Greetings fellow Game of Thrones nerds, sullied and unsullied, Stark or Targaryen devotees. Here’s my guide to the stunning and craggy castles in Europe that have been filming locations for HBO’s Game of Thrones. Who doesn’t love Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin’s romantic medieval world of lust, murder, and dragons? Well, maybe some Iron Islands, the region featured in the popular medieval-fantasy series Game of Thrones became an integral part of our lives for about 12 years. Filmed in and around Ballintoy Harbour Northern Ireland, this tiny village played an important part in the series. The Game of Thrones Morocco locations . A country like Morocco created some of the perfect locations for the Game of Thrones series. It is a cinematographic treat for film enthusiasts to watch such grand sets and backgrounds. Here’s more about all the Morocco Game of Thrones locations including Essaouira, Ait Benhaddou, and Atlas Studios. The Castle of Almodóvar del Río. A little over an hour’s drive from Seville, you’ll find the Castle of Almodóvar del Río . This medieval castle served as two important locations on Game of Thrones. First, exterior shots of the palace were used as Highgarden, the ancestral home of House Tyrell. Regent Holidays (0203 733 4931; regent-holidays.co.uk) offers five-day Game of Thrones tours, visiting key locations from the series, from £1,245pp, including flights and b&b accommodation. Enjoy the ultimate look at the fantasy world of ‘Game of Thrones’ during this 9-hour, film locations private tour in Croatia. Visit famous Croatian sites used to depict series locations like Meereen as you explore the cities of Split, Klis, and Kastar and tour famous attractions like Diocletian’s Palace, Klis Fortress, and a 600-year-old stone water mill. You can find a map including the filming locations of Game of Thrones for all the series up to now at the end of the article. The historical coastal town of Essaouira in Morocco was chosen to continue the adventures of Daenerys Targaryen, this time in the warped city of Astapor. Also, some scenes set in King’s Landing were filmed here. Aside from the fantasy landscapes, Northern Ireland's packed with another prolific requirement for Game of Thrones® – its abundance of castles. Dating back to Norman and medieval times, these structures catapult you right into Westeros and have seen a Lannister lion’s share of bloodshed. Take Shane’s Castle in County Antrim. Osuna, Spain and Game of Thrones. Osuna, filming location for Game of Thrones. Image: (c) Turismo Rural de Osuna. The Andalusian town of Osuna hit the headlines when it was announced that parts of season 5 of the popular HBO series Game of Thrones would be shot in the city. Osuna is a convenient day trip from Seville and has a host of sights Better known to Game of Thrones fans as the filming location for the City of Mereen, the impressive surroundings of the Fortress will transport you back to ancient times. This fictional city was introduced in season four, and is most memorable as the location where Daenerys frees the slaves from the city. CQlF1.