What 6 'House of the Dragon' filming locations look like in real life

Eammon Jacobs,Maria Noyen,Kim RenfroJun 17, 2024, 01:53 IST

Driftmark (a castle named High Tide, to be specific) and the real St. Michael's Mount castle.HBO and Getty Images

"House of the Dragon" season two takes "Game of Thrones" fans back to Westeros.
In real life, the show has filmed across Europe on beaches and medieval towns open to the public.

"House of the Dragon" season two returns to Westeros for the war between the Greens and Blacks.

The show is the first "Game of Thrones" prequel project to make it to the screen, as HBO and Warner Bros. continue to expand the franchise to tell new stories set in the universe created by author George R. R. Martin. The network has several prequel shows in development, including "Nine Voyages," based on the adventures of Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), and an animated "Golden Empire" series.

HBO also renewed "House of the Dragon" for season three shortly before the season two premiere, so it doesn't look like the network is planning to leave Westeros behind anytime soon.

It's understandable, given how rich the universe is. Some of the real filming locations help make the world of Westeros feel truly unique rather than relying on CGI backdrops and soundstages.

"House of the Dragon" has shown us High Tide castle in Driftmark a few times already.

The High Tide Castle of Driftmark.HBO

Scenes depicting Driftmark were shot at St. Michael's Mount – a rocky island topped with a medieval castle in the UK.

St Michael's Mount, Cornwall.Ben Birchall/PA Images via Getty Images

In season one, episode three of "House of the Dragon," we got a sweeping view of the Stepstones.

Camp Velaryon at the Stepstones in "House of the Dragon."HBO

Filming of the fictional "Stepstones" was reportedly done in Cornwall at Kynance Cove.

Kynance Cove, Cornwall.Edward Crawford/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

In another episode, we saw the same region at low-tide.

The Stepstones as seen in season one, episode two of "House of the Dragon."HBO

In reality, Holywell Bay in Cornwall looks like a dreamy beach destination.

Holywell Bay, Cornwall.Kevin Britland/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Image

In the pilot episode of "House of the Dragon," we saw the royal carriage wheeling through King's Landing.

King's Landing in the pilot episode of "House of the Dragon."HBO

Jumping over to Spain, "House of the Dragon" fans will probably instantly recognize the city of Cáceres as the capital of Westeros.

Cáceres, Spain.Rafael Elias/Getty Images

Here we see King Viserys and young Laena Velaryon walking together in "House of the Dragon" episode two.

Viserys and young Laena in "House of the Dragon."HBO

The botanic gardens of Lloret de Mar, Spain, are where King Viserys Targaryen and Lady Laena Velaryon got acquainted.

Lloret de Mar, Spain.Vladislav Zolotov/Getty Images

When the show jumps ahead 10 years in season one, episode six, we saw adult-Laena with Daemon in Pentos.

A castle in Pentos as seen in "House of the Dragon."HBO

The night-time shots of Pentos in "House of the Dragon" look much like Castillo de la Calahorra, Spain.

Castillo de la Calahorra, Spain.Ventura Carmona/Getty Images

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