Game of Thrones fans often find themselves drawn to the real-world locations that brought Westeros to life. From the limestone walls of Dubrovnik to the dramatic, jagged coastlines of Northern Ireland, these sites provided a distinct atmosphere that defined the show.
This quiz covers specific filming spots used throughout the series. You will encounter questions about Icelandic glaciers, historic Croatian gardens, and scenic Northern Irish harbors that served as the backdrop for some of the most memorable scenes in television history.
If you enjoy this, check filming sites, iconic structures, or historic fortresses.
Which coastal city in Croatia served as the primary filming location for King’s Landing from season two onwards?
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Rijeka
Rijeka
Zadar
Zadar
Split
Split
Titanic Studios, where many of the show’s massive interior sets were constructed, is located in which part of the United Kingdom?
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Scotland
England
England
Wales
Wales
Which fictional area of Westeros was primarily filmed using the dramatic, volcanic landscapes of Iceland?
The Iron Islands
The Iron Islands
Beyond the Wall
Beyond the Wall
The Vale of Arryn
The Vale of Arryn
The North
The North
Which iconic avenue of beech trees in County Antrim appeared on screen as the Kingsroad?
Tollymore Forest Park
Tollymore Forest Park
The Dark Hedges
The Dark Hedges
Castle Ward
Castle Ward
Giant’s Causeway
Giant’s Causeway
In Dubrovnik, which prominent defensive structure served as the real-world exterior for the House of the Undying?
Pile Gate
Pile Gate
St. Dominic Street
St. Dominic Street
Minceta Tower
Minceta Tower
Fort Lawrence
Fort Lawrence
Which massive Icelandic glacier famously provided the frozen, desolate backdrop for many scenes captured beyond the Wall?
Vatnajökull
Vatnajökull
Snæfellsjökull
Snæfellsjökull
Mýrdalsjökull
Mýrdalsjökull
Langjökull
Langjökull
Which Northern Irish estate served as the filming location for the exterior of Winterfell in the pilot and first season?
Castle Ward
Castle Ward
Shane’s Castle
Shane’s Castle
Mount Stewart
Mount Stewart
Gosford Castle
Gosford Castle
Magheramorne Quarry in Northern Ireland was heavily modified to serve as the set for which iconic fortification?
The Red Keep interiors
The Red Keep interiors
The Great Sept of Baelor
The Great Sept of Baelor
Dragonstone fortress
Dragonstone fortress
The Wall defenses
The Wall defenses
Which Icelandic waterfall served as a dramatic setting for Daenerys Targaryen when she arrives with Jon Snow on dragons in the eighth season?
Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss
Goðafoss
Goðafoss
Gullfoss
Gullfoss
Skógafoss
Skógafoss
Which historical garden complex located near Dubrovnik was used to film the lush garden scenes of King’s Landing, specifically for the Tyrell family?
Sponza Palace
Sponza Palace
Trsteno Arboretum
Trsteno Arboretum
Lovrijenac Fortress
Lovrijenac Fortress
Lokrum Island
Lokrum Island
Ballintoy Harbour in Northern Ireland was used to depict which specific location in Game of Thrones?
Lordsport
Lordsport
King’s Landing
King’s Landing
Dragonstone
Dragonstone
Castle Black
Castle Black
The black sand beaches near which southern Icelandic village were used to portray the shore at Eastwatch-by-the-Sea?
Húsavík
Húsavík
Akureyri
Akureyri
Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Vik
Vik
Which small island off the coast of Dubrovnik provided a filming location for scenes set in Qarth?
The Rector’s Palace
The Rector’s Palace
Sveti Dominik
Sveti Dominik
Bokar Fortress
Bokar Fortress
Lokrum Island
Lokrum Island
Which coastal geological site in County Antrim hosted the scene where Melisandre gives birth to the shadow creature?
Cushendun Caves
Cushendun Caves
Tollymore Forest Park
Tollymore Forest Park
The Mourne Mountains
The Mourne Mountains
Glenariff Forest Park
Glenariff Forest Park
Which distinctive, cone-shaped Icelandic mountain was featured in the show as the ‘arrowhead mountain’?
Katla
Katla
Askja
Askja
Kirkjufell
Kirkjufell
Hekla
Hekla
Which real-world clifftop ruined castle in Northern Ireland served as the primary inspiration for the design of the Iron Islands’ Pyke?
Belfast Castle
Belfast Castle
Castle Ward
Castle Ward
Dunluce Castle
Dunluce Castle
Mount Stewart
Mount Stewart
Which fortress in Dubrovnik, known as ‘Dubrovnik’s Gibraltar,’ was used to represent the Red Keep and the site of many tournament scenes?
Fort Lovrijenac
Fort Lovrijenac
Minčeta Tower
Minčeta Tower
St. John Fortress
St. John Fortress
Bokarski Lazareti
Bokarski Lazareti
Which Icelandic national park served as the filming location for the Bloody Gate entrance to the Eyrie?
Snæfellsjökull National Park
Snæfellsjökull National Park
Jökulsárgljúfur National Park
Jökulsárgljúfur National Park
Vatnajökull National Park
Vatnajökull National Park
Thingvellir National Park
Thingvellir National Park
Which towering sheer cliffs in Northern Ireland were used to film the scenes where Jon Snow encounters Daenerys and Drogon on Dragonstone?
Dunseverick Harbour
Dunseverick Harbour
Fair Head
Fair Head
The Gobbins
The Gobbins
Carrick-a-Rede
Carrick-a-Rede
The ‘Shame Walk’ of Cersei Lannister in Dubrovnik was filmed primarily on which street connecting the Old Town to the city gates?
Bunićeva Poljana
Bunićeva Poljana
Prijeko Street
Prijeko Street
Od Puča
Od Puča
Stradun
Stradun
Which specific Icelandic outlet glacier was used as the filming location for ‘The Fist of the First Men’ in Game of Thrones?
Svínafellsjökull
Svínafellsjökull
Mýrdalsjökull
Mýrdalsjökull
Eyjafjallajökull
Eyjafjallajökull
Langjökull
Langjökull
Which entrance to Dubrovnik is most frequently seen when characters enter the city gates of King’s Landing?
Buža Gate
Buža Gate
Ploče Gate
Ploče Gate
Pile Gate
Pile Gate
St. John’s Gate
St. John’s Gate
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