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Castillo de Zafra

Guadalajara · Spain  ·  The Tower of Joy

Game of Thrones filmed at Castillo de Zafra, Guadalajara. The isolated keep where Ned Stark's flashback duel is fought. On screen it's The Tower of Joy, Dorne.

Where to go

40.835121, -1.706294

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
Game of Thrones (2011)
On screen
The Tower of Joy, Dorne
In real life
Castillo de Zafra, Guadalajara
Can you visit?
Exterior only — private inside
Time to allow
45 minutes
Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Game of Thrones film at Castillo de Zafra?
At 40.835121, -1.706294 in Guadalajara. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Castillo de Zafra?
Exterior only — private inside. Allow about 45 minutes.
What else was filmed near Castillo de Zafra?
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