Want to see the future of car technology? Brian Cooley found it for you at CES 2017 in Las Vegas and the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The connected home experience you didn't know you wanted Everything you need in a phone, except the headphone jackIf you are a fan of something, sometimes you have to turn on the “hardcore mode” – just like my husband and I. This summer in Croatia, we traced the filming locations of popular TV series “Game of Thrones”.Fort Lovrijenac (Dubrovnik) – Red Keep (King’s Landing) Outside the Walls of Dubrovnik Old Town Still Not Finding My Dragons… Baroque Staircase (Dubrovnik) Becomes the Stairs to the Great Sept of Baelor (King’s Landing) Inside Dubrovnik’s Old Town – the Place Where Sparrows Were Preaching Baroque Staircase (Dubrovnik) and the Famous “Shaming” scene Another Shot of Famous “Shaming” scene Fortress of Kliss – City of Meereen Trsteno Arboretum (Trsteno) – The Gardens of Red Keep
Minčeta Tower (Dubrovnik’s Wall) as House of the Undying The Basement of Diocletian’s Palace (Split) – Daenerys’ Throne Room Papalićeva Street in Split became one of the Streets Seen in Slave Rebellion Scene The Basement of Diocletian’s Palace (Split) – Where Dragons are KeptSkip to main content You are hereHome » Special Destinations » Europe Westeros in real life: The Game of Thrones filming locationsGeorge R.R. Martin: This is what the Iron Throne REALLY looks like7/09/13 3:55pm You think the Iron Throne looks like this? Game of Thrones creator, George R.R. Martin is blogging again, and this one is a doozy. Turns out the impressive Iron Throne HBO created for the television series is but a step ladder to the behemoth Martin originally envisioned. Martin penned a kind, but honest note (on his personal Livejournal) explaining exactly where HBO got it wrong: The HBO throne has become iconic. And well it might. It's a terrific design, and it has served the show very well.
There are replicas and paperweights of it in three different sizes. I have all those replicas right here, sitting on my shelves.And yet, and yet... it's still not right. It's not the Iron Throne I see when I'm working on THE WINDS OF WINTER. It's not the Iron Throne I want my readers to see. The way the throne is described in the books... HUGE, hulking, black and twisted, with the steep iron stairs in front, the high seat from which the king looks DOWN on everyone in the court... my throne is a hunched beast looming over the throne room, ugly and assymetric... The HBO throne is none of those things. It's big, yes, but not nearly as big as the one described in the novels. And for good reason. We have a huge throne room set in Belfast, but not nearly huge enough to hold the Iron Throne as I painted it. For that we'd need something much bigger, more like the interior of St. Paul's Cathedral or Westminster Abbey, and no set has that much room. The Book Version of the Iron Throne would not even fit through the doors of the Paint Hall.Ok, ok so what does it look like?
Well according to the author it looks exactly like THIS painting by Marc Simonetti. This is the giant, lumbering throne Martin always imagined. And we agree with him 100% it's much more grand in scale but not practical in the slightest for television shooting. Ah well, it's still a lovely version of a now classic image.Our Game of Thrones Filming Locations Map is here to show you all the best spots around Westeros, and how to visit them in the real world. From King’s Landing to The Wall, we’ve covered it all.The Mother of Dragons is back in action, the White Walkers are on the move and Tyrion just popped a fresh bottle of wine.In anticipation of the season premiere, we mapped out our 15 favorite Westeros Destinations and their filming locations.Check out the interactive Game of Thrones Filming Locations Map right here.Where it Was Filmed: Meteora Monastery, Greece What You Need to Know: The people of this impregnable cliff-side fortress has a fondness for killing their enemies by sending them plummeting to their deaths.
Between the execution spot known as the Moon Door to the vertigo-inducing Sky Cells where they keep their prisoners, this is not a place to visit if you have a fear of heights.Where it Was Filmed: The Dark Hedges, Bregagh Road, The United Kingdom What You Need to Know: A 2000 mile road stretching from the windows of King’s Landing to The Wall of the Night’s Watch, The King’s Road is the most direct route you can take when embarking on a road trip through the Seven Kingdoms.Where it Was Filmed: Dubrovnik, Croatia What You Need to Know: The capital of the Seven Kingdoms, King’s Landing boasts economic diversity and a clearly defined class system. Whether you’re a dirty creature of Flea Bottom or a rich nobleman with access to the Iron Throne, if you have the pleasure of living King’s Landing, you will experience the luxury of always knowing your place. Where it Was Filmed: Grjótagjá, Lake Mývatn, Iceland What You Need to Know: Beyond the Wall is a great place to get away from all the drama of the Seven Kingdoms.
Plus, there are lots of single women around, on account of most of the men being gross frost zombies. The downside is that it is relentlessly cold, and seems to have been snowing for the last couple hundred years. Luckily, Jon and Ygritte find this romantic spot where they can escape the cold for a little tête–à–tête.Where it Was Filmed: Alazar de la Puera de Sevilla Castle Carmona, Spain What You Need to Know: The Water Gardens of Dorne is a lovely destination to hide out while your family resolves a little dispute in the capital. Just keep an eye out for poisonous sand snakes.Where it Was Filmed: Castell Santa Florentina, Barcelona, Spain What You Need to Know: The top area for Big Game Hunting in Westeros, Horn Hill prides itself on producing many strong, fearless warriors. Samwell would be an exception to this tradition.Where it Was Filmed: Parque Natural de las Bardenas Reales, Arguedas, Spain What You Need to Know: A vast, dangerous place, you do not want to get caught off guard in the Dothraki Sea.
Unless you have a couple fire-breathing dragons by your side. Then you’ll probably be able to pass undisturbed.Where it Was Filmed: Castell de Peniscola, Spain What You Need to Know: After any lovely trip to Dorne, it is customary to leave by boat, waiving bye to the enchanting city as you sail away. However, if any Dorne residents try to give you a goodbye-kiss as you leave, we recommend you gracefully try to avoid it.Where it Was Filmed: Palace of Diocletian, Croatia What You Need to Know: The greatest of the three cities in Slaver’s Bay, Meereen boasts many beautiful pyramids, several large fighting colosseums, and on average only sees two slave rebellions a year. So it’s mostly safe.Where it Was Filmed: Arboretum Trsteno Garden, Croatia What You Need to Know: The lush, gorgeous garden of King’s Landing is the perfect place to scheme some poor pawn’s demise over a refreshing cup of tea.Where it Was Filmed: Klis Fortress, Croatia What You Need to Know: The exterior steps of the Meereen Fortress is a charming little spot to go for a nice morning stroll.
Depending on the day, you may even find the path decorated with the crucified bodies of former slave owners.Where it Was Filmed: Ballintoy Harbour, Ballycastle, United Kingdom What You Need to Know: The “ironborn” civilians of the Iron Islands are a strong people, unmatched in their courage and resolve. They are also prone to acts of piracy and other naval shenanigans.Where it Was Filmed: Alhamilla Mountains, Pechina, Spain What You Need to Know: Details are scarce about this upcoming location, but it appears as though the visitors of this mountainous land will have a nasty encounter with a dragon. So it may be best not to visit until the area settles down a bit.Where it Was Filmed: Girona Cathedral, Catalonia, Spain What You Need to Know: The Iron Throne is an impressive, wildly intimidating chair and everything. But that’s all for nothing if you don’t have an extravagant build-up leading up to the reveal. Like a 500-step staircase. That’ll get the job done.