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Photos: See the real life filming locations of ‘Game of Thrones’
Want to travel to Westeros or Kings Landing? Take a look at the real-life locations that stood in for the 7 Kingdoms.
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A Game of Thrones fan takes a 'selfie' beside a plaque at Ballintoy Harbour on August 13, 2015 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. According to recent audited figures from Northern Ireland Screen, the HBO produced fantasy adventure television series Game of Thrones has contributed an estimated £110m to the Northern Ireland economy. Many local companies have profited from providing services during production creating more than 900 full-time and 5,700 part-time jobs in the process. Due to the popularity of the series various locations highlighted on screen have become tourist attractions around the province. Ballintoy Harbour doubled as the Iron Islands in the series and featured the character Theon Greyjoy played by actor Alfie Allen. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
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