Fantasy and science fiction usually takes inspiration from the pure world round us with southern seashores and northern wilderness throughout Britain used as stand-ins for otherworldly places. The dragon-filled world of Westeros isn't any totally different, with three UK places used together with European nations.
Recreation of Thrones prequel Home of the Dragon begins on Monday, August 22 right here within the UK and followers would possibly discover some areas of the fantasy world look suspiciously acquainted. Whereas plenty of filming does happen within the studio, taking pictures on location continues to be a serious a part of creating the Thrones world.
Followers may even go to these places as a part of their staycation holidays this yr. Whether or not a die-hard fan or simply in search of inspiration, these are the Home of the Dragon filming places.
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England was host to 3 totally different places for the TV present, exterior of the studios, and people are Cornwall, the Peak District and Surrey. With King’s Touchdown returning for Home of the Dragon, acquainted places in Spain had been introduced again for continuity.
Cáceres and Trujillo, Spain
The Spanish city of Cáceres hosted the forged and crew of unique present Recreation of Thrones, taking up the identification of Westeros’ most revered and feared metropolis - King’s Touchdown. The outdated city as soon as once more turned house to the Iron Throne for this new spin-off present.
The city is ideal for Westeros’ capital because it has quite a lot of architectural influences equivalent to Roman and Northern Gothic. This mix and Spain’s local weather makes it preferrred for the tumultuous King’s Touchdown.
Close by Trujillo is believed to have been used as a Targaryen stronghold, though it isn't identified the place in Westeros that is. Filming came about final yr, with many actors noticed in costumes harking back to these worn within the unique present.
Cornwall
One other main filming location was Cornwall within the south of England, the place actors Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy had been noticed. The pair play Prince Daemon and Princess Rheanyra Targaryen, who spark the Dance of Dragons with their plans for the throne.
Photographs emerged of the 2 at Holywell Bay Seashore, a Nationwide Belief website within the north of Cornwall. The seashore is most well-known on the display for its use in BBC’s Poldark, whereas in actual life it gives nice views of the Gull Rocks.
Different places in Cornwall embrace St Michael’s Mount, which is rumoured to double because the Home of Valaryon’s seat Driftmark, in addition to Kynance Cove and Penhale Camp close to Newquay. These websites are all accessible to the general public at varied instances of the yr and are price a go to if you happen to’re planning a visit to Cornwall.
Surrey
One other UK primarily based location was on the border of Surrey and Hampshire, in Caesar’s Camp, Aldershot. This was not confirmed as a filming location however a medieval camp was arrange on the Iron Age hill fort.
HampshireLive reported that a Warner Bros van was photographed on the scene, though they by no means confirmed it was Home of the Dragon filming. A fan tweeted an image showing to indicate that there have been Targaryen sigils, displaying a 3 headed dragon, exterior the tents.
Within the custom of Recreation of Thrones, this spin off can even embrace epic battles, this time with additional dragons, so battle encampments are anticipated all through the present. It's unknown how far into the story this season will go however followers are more likely to be handled to some fireplace and blood, as is the Targaryen home motto.
Peak District
The Peak District additionally performed host to Smith's Prince Daemon Targaryen. Derbyshire’s village of Castleton is believed to have doubled as a Westeros location.
This wasn’t the one location within the space used although as movies emerged of Cave Dale with a movie crew. Eldon Hill Quarry and the Market Place, all close to Castleton, had been additionally reportedly used for Home of the Dragon filming.
Many of those places are new for the present as we're launched to 2 new home seats which have fallen by the wayside 200 years later in Recreation of Thrones. The Home of Velaryon is a serious new addition to the world of Westeros on display.
Monsanto, Portugal
As soon as voted the “most Portuguese village in Portugal”, Monsanto has additionally develop into a part of Westeros, though it isn't identified the place it'll double as. The panorama is filled with gigantic boulders, spectacular rocky outcrops and much more beautiful views.
There's a citadel close by at Penha Garcia, which has a small village nestled beneath it. In July 2021 it was rumoured that filming had begun in each Monsanto and Penha Garcia Fortress, though as soon as once more nothing was confirmed by Warner Bros.
Home of the Dragon begins airing on August 21, 2022 and is accessible on Sky Atlantic and Now within the UK from Monday, August 22. There can be 10 episodes within the first season, with a second season but to be greenlit.
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