Filming Location
The Dragonpit

The Dragonpit is a massive ruin in King’s Landing that once housed the dragons of House Targaryen. The location that served as the Dragonpit in “Game of Thrones” is an ancient Roman amphitheater near Seville, Spain, known as Italica. To find the exact filming location, click on the map pointer in the navigation area or read on.

“There’s only one war that matters. The Great War. And it is here.”

Jon Snow

Where did they film the Dragonpit scenes?

The ruins of Italica, only 5.6 miles (9 km) north of Seville, represented the Dragonpit in “Game of Thrones.” This ancient city is also the birthplace of three Roman emperors: Trajan, Hadrian, and possibly Theodosius.

The amphitheater in Italica could hold up to 25,000 visitors, making it the third-largest amphitheater in the Roman empire at the time. Today, visitors can marvel at its beautiful mosaic floors, well-preserved ancient buildings, and massive amphitheater.

About the Ruins of Italica near Seville

Founded in 206 BC, Italica housed Roman veterans from the Second Punic Wars against Hannibal and the Carthaginians. Its amphitheater could accommodate up to 25,000 visitors and was a significant landmark in the Roman empire. Along with the amphitheater, the city is known for its well-preserved ancient buildings and beautiful mosaic floors.

The Scene Filmed at the Ruins of Italica near Seville:

The Summit at the Dragonpit
(Season 7, Episode 7: “The Dragon and the Wolf”)
This episode includes a crucial scene where various key characters gather in the Dragonpit to discuss the threat of the White Walkers. The characters include Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey), Jon Snow (Kit Harington), Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage), Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), and many others. The meeting is tense and filled with political intrigue.

The Gathering of the Council
(Season 8, Episode 6: “The Iron Throne”)
In the series finale, the Dragonpit serves as the location for the council gathering, where the lords and ladies of Westeros convene to decide the fate of the Iron Throne and select a new ruler. The gathering includes Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage), Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner), Arya Stark (Maisie Williams), Bran Stark (Isaac Hempstead Wright), and others.