The Alcazar of Seville castle in southern Spain has been confirmed as a new filming location for season five of the HBO series "Game of Thrones."
Here be princes —
The Alcazar of Seville castle in southern Spain has been confirmed as a new filming location for season five of the HBO series "Game of Thrones."
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Originally built as a fortress in 712, the castle functions as a royal palace today.
Royal palace —
Originally built as a fortress in 712, the castle functions as a royal palace today.
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The biggest champion of the series' latest destination has been U.S. Ambassador to Spain James Costos, a former vice president at HBO, who announced the news Tuesday.
Unlikely champion —
The biggest champion of the series' latest destination has been U.S. Ambassador to Spain James Costos, a former vice president at HBO, who announced the news Tuesday.
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Noted for its Moorish influences, the palace will most likely stand in for the Water Gardens of Dorne, the summer residence of House Martell in the popular fantasy series that pivots on blood feuds between rival kingdoms.
Hall of Ambassadors —
Noted for its Moorish influences, the palace will most likely stand in for the Water Gardens of Dorne, the summer residence of House Martell in the popular fantasy series that pivots on blood feuds between rival kingdoms.
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Having undergone numerous renovations during its long history, the palace is famed for its intricate Andalusian decor.
Arabian art of Andalusia —
Having undergone numerous renovations during its long history, the palace is famed for its intricate Andalusian decor.
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We can't wait to see what Prince Doran will do about his younger brother's gruesome death that rocked last season.
Let the intrigue continue —
We can't wait to see what Prince Doran will do about his younger brother's gruesome death that rocked last season.
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In the series, Princess Myrcella Baratheon, daughter of Cersei Lannister, also resides in Dorne. She was sent to the kingdom in a move calculated to win Dorne over to the House of Lannister. You're getting all this, right?
Hostage situation —
In the series, Princess Myrcella Baratheon, daughter of Cersei Lannister, also resides in Dorne. She was sent to the kingdom in a move calculated to win Dorne over to the House of Lannister. You're getting all this, right?
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In addition to the Alcazar of Seville, more "Game of Thrones" filming destinations in Spain -- most likely to do with House Martell -- are expected to be announced.
House Martell —
In addition to the Alcazar of Seville, more "Game of Thrones" filming destinations in Spain -- most likely to do with House Martell -- are expected to be announced.
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Spain may receive a share of the "Game of Thrones" tourism boom experienced by Croatia and Northern Ireland.
Tourism boom —
Spain may receive a share of the "Game of Thrones" tourism boom experienced by Croatia and Northern Ireland.
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