7 Exotic Filming Locations In 'Game of Thrones'

The HBO hit show Game of Thrones, based on the epic fantasy novels by George R.R. Martin, captivates audiences with its tales of lust, war and political intrigue.

Most of the show is set in the mystical realm of Westeros, an island continent resembling medieval Britain, while Daenerys goes it on her own in Essos, a continent east of Westeros that has a very distinct Turkish/North African flair.

Because the show is set in another, more magical world, it requires some seriously fantastical filming locations. With season four of the series upon us, let's take a look at a few of the real-world places that the show's producers deemed impressive enough to sub for Westeros, Essos and that scary place Beyond the Wall.