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Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland. Journey into the heart of Winterfell, Dragonstone, Vaes Dothrak and more in Northern Ireland, one of the key filming locations for HBO’s Game of Thrones series.

Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland

You’ve witnessed the epic battles, devastating shipwrecks and bloody betrothals. Now you can experience them for real. With so much Game of Thrones action captured in Northern Ireland, this is about as close as to the Seven Kingdoms you can get without losing your head. It’s here you can follow the footsteps of Jon Snow through timeworn landscapes or grab a bow and learn how to shoot like a wildling. Where you can sail the same waters as Davos Seaworth, train with broadswords and behold where the Iron Throne sits. Now, set forth into the real-world Westeros, and seek your destiny in Northern Ireland. Intricate plots, irresistible characters and head-crushing duels aside, it’s the scenery that stands out like a giant riding a mammoth on Game of Thrones. And it doesn’t end there. Any man who must say, I am the king, is no true king. How to visit Game of Thrones filming locations after season 5 finale.

Season 5 has seen a wealth of picturesque backdrops adding to the on-screen dramaOver the last few series, the crew have shot at breathtaking locations such as Croatia, Iceland and Northern IrelandInfographic by travel agency Lawrence of Morocco reveals the true backdrops to the popular show By Becky Pemberton and Katie Amey for MailOnline Published: 10:58 GMT, 14 June 2015 | Updated: 19:43 GMT, 14 June 2015.

How to visit Game of Thrones filming locations after season 5 finale

Game Of Thrones: the travel guide. Explore the Seven Kingdoms Westeros's culture and history, ancient wonders and, above all, its generous, welcoming people – not to mention the enticing fluidity of its current political hierarchy – make it an attractive destination for invaders, sorry visitors, of all tastes.

Game Of Thrones: the travel guide

Indeed, many never leave! (Though admittedly it's hard to go anywhere with your head on a stake.) Take a journey into Westeros, and prepare to have your breath literally taken away King's Landing Rocked by conflict, home to half a million residents, and the teeming hub of Westeros' political machine, the capital city could never be called dull. Sightseeing Take a trip to the Royal Gardens, crammed with court spies hiding in the topiary, or take in the wealth of local architecture, much of it dating to the reign of the usurped Targaryen royal family.

Things to do The city's bustling markets are full of exotic wares and foods from around the world; visit Fleabottom to try the local dish: bowl o' brown. Game of Thrones Locations in Northern Ireland. By Sarah Gordon Published: 11:39 GMT, 4 April 2014 | Updated: 15:14 GMT, 4 April 2014 Ireland is encouraging Game of Thrones fans to explore the Emerald Isle locations where the fantasy series is filmed, and promising it won't cost them 'an arm or a head'.

Game of Thrones Locations in Northern Ireland

Tourism Ireland is capitalising on Game of Thrones fever ahead of season four premiere to tempt tourists to discover the country behind the series - and there is even a map to identify the locations behind each scene. A large part of the medieval fantasy has been filmed in Northern Ireland and at the Titanic Studios in Belfast. Behind the scenes: The campaign is urging fans of the medieval show to visit the locations where it is filmed Now Tourism Ireland has teamed up with American TV channel HBO to urge fans to 'Explore the realm of men before it's too late' and 'Invade with friends and family this summer'.

It even pokes fun at the show's famous line, stating: 'Winter is coming. The stunning real-life locations where Game Of Thrones is filmed. Locations in Northern Ireland, Croatia, Morocco and Iceland used to film Game of Thrones Show is known for its gory death scenes and power struggles between families But real-life locations becoming popular places to visit with the cult programme's fans By Jennifer Newton Published: 17:57 GMT, 30 April 2014 | Updated: 20:03 GMT, 30 April 2014 The stunning locations which provide the backdrop to the smash TV hit Game of Thrones have been revealed.

The stunning real-life locations where Game Of Thrones is filmed

The American fantasy drama is based on the books of George R.R Martin and is well known for its gory death scenes, complete with violent stabbings and bloodbaths. But the real-life settings of the lands of ice and fire, are a lot more peaceful and tranquil than in the hit programme. Scroll down for video The beech tree lined road is known as the Dark Hedges to locals near Stanocum in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.