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The real-life palace of Dorne | The Alcázar of Seville from Game of Thrones

Originally built between 1364 and 1366 in the Andalusian Mudejar style, the Alcázar of Seville has long been a symbol of royal grandeur. But it found a new kind of fame in recent years, as the setting for the kingdom of Dorne in HBO’s Game of Thrones. With its blend of architectural styles and cinematic beauty, it was the perfect site for Westeros’ sun-drenched southern world.

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Alcázar of Seville Game of Thrones locations

Four parts of the Alcázar of Seville featured in Game of Thrones—The Hall of Ambassadors, Mercury’s Pool, the Baths of Maria de Padilla, and the Alcázar Seville gardens.

The Hall of Ambassadors

Primarily used for administrative purposes and to receive King Pedro’s most prominent guests, the Hall of Ambassadors, with its perfectly geometric patterns, features in the scene where Jamie Lannister is brought before the king of Dorne after his failed attempt to rescue his daughter Myrcella.

Mercury’s Pool

Also known as Mercury’s Pond, this water feature is a large pool decorated by frescoes and stonework, with a statue of the Roman god Mercury at its center. This is where Ellaria Sand speaks to the prince, demanding retribution for her lover’s murder.

The Baths of Doña María de Padilla

Named after the mistress of King Don Pedro, the Baths of Doña María de Padilla appear when Ellaria Sand and the Sand Snakes conspire against Doran Martell.

The Alcazar Seville Gardens

The Alcázar Seville gardens feature in several scenes of the show set in the kingdom of Dorne. These gardens are where Myrcella and Trystane walked together in the show, and where the Sand Snakes arrive to ambush Jamie as he attempts to rescue Myrcella.

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Frequently asked questions about Alcázar Seville Game of Thrones

Yes, several scenes in Game of Thrones that depict the kingdom of Dorne were shot at the Alcázar of Seville.