5 picturesque Game of Thrones destinations popular among travellers
GoT fans visit some of the locations in Northern Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Morocco, Malta and Croatia
Game of Thrones fans visit some of the locations in Northern Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Morocco, Malta and Croatia. PHOTO: HUFFINGTON
With the surging popularity of fantasy TV series Game of Thrones, the jaw-dropping, picturesque locales are also grabbing unprecedented attention. Travellers dream of visiting the destinations featured in the TV adaptation of George RR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels.
Hotels.com, an online accommodation booking website, suggests that Game of Thrones fans visit some of the locations in Northern Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Morocco, Malta and Croatia.
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1. Northern Ireland
Rugged, stunning and scenic, Ireland pays homage to the "Stark family" of Winterfell. Set on a beautiful 820 acre walled setting, the castle is known to us as Winterfell, the province that stands out for its greenery and stunning landscapes.
2. Malta
The Mediterranean island country of Malta was used as a location, with the medieval city of Mdina serving as King's Landing in season one of Game of Thrones. Known for the famous wedding scene between Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo, The Azure Window, an eye-catching rock formation at Dwerja on the neighbouring Maltese island of Gozo, which visitors can explore.
3. Iceland
Iceland, is another perfect location for the fantasy series. From ice glaciers of Svínafellsjökull and Vatnajökull, it's common to feel the freezing temperatures whilst marvelling at the unforgiving landscapes Jon Snow and his entourage of White Walkers can be seen crossing.
4. Morocco
With two Unesco world heritage sites, it's no wonder this location was picked and used in Daenerys Targaryen domination of Essos. The sun sets on the beautiful coastal town of Essaouira in Morocco making it the perfect backdrop for anyone. In Game of Thrones, viewers can find the Mother of Dragons overlooking the city of Astapor or ruling Yunkai in Essos.
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The fifth season of Game of Thrones may have ended, but fans of the TV series can still get a taste of the real-life settings of the TV show at these locations.
Hotels.com, an online accommodation booking website, suggests that Game of Thrones fans visit some of the locations in Northern Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Morocco, Malta and Croatia.
Read: 'Game of Thrones' finale: Pakistani fans more shocked than surprised
1. Northern Ireland
Rugged, stunning and scenic, Ireland pays homage to the "Stark family" of Winterfell. Set on a beautiful 820 acre walled setting, the castle is known to us as Winterfell, the province that stands out for its greenery and stunning landscapes.
2. Malta
The Mediterranean island country of Malta was used as a location, with the medieval city of Mdina serving as King's Landing in season one of Game of Thrones. Known for the famous wedding scene between Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo, The Azure Window, an eye-catching rock formation at Dwerja on the neighbouring Maltese island of Gozo, which visitors can explore.
3. Iceland
Iceland, is another perfect location for the fantasy series. From ice glaciers of Svínafellsjökull and Vatnajökull, it's common to feel the freezing temperatures whilst marvelling at the unforgiving landscapes Jon Snow and his entourage of White Walkers can be seen crossing.
4. Morocco
With two Unesco world heritage sites, it's no wonder this location was picked and used in Daenerys Targaryen domination of Essos. The sun sets on the beautiful coastal town of Essaouira in Morocco making it the perfect backdrop for anyone. In Game of Thrones, viewers can find the Mother of Dragons overlooking the city of Astapor or ruling Yunkai in Essos.
PHOTO: AGEEKOUTSIDEThe fifth season of Game of Thrones may have ended, but fans of the TV series can still get a taste of the real-life settings of the TV show at these locations.
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