If you haven’t watched House of the Dragon yet, then I’m sorry to say you’re seriously missing out. The second season of the Game of Thrones prequel is officially underway (thank the seven gods!) and it's been a thrilling (and deadly) crash course in Westeros history that we just don't want to end. As much as Game of Thrones was known for its epic battle scenes, swift killings of main characters, and family relations that were, er, a little too close, it’s also famous for filming at some downright beautiful locations (which make that HBO subscription oh so worth it). And House of the Dragon is no different.

With it being a prequel and all, you get to revisit some familiar locations (*cough* King’s Landing *cough*) along with a whole host of new ones. In case you didn’t know, the show tells the story of the Targaryen war of succession, aka the beginning of the end for the dragon-loving family, so you better believe there’ll be some Dragonstone scenes in there too.

Whether you’re just curious about where in the world the IRL Westeros is (turns out, the answer is all over Europe) or you’re trying to plan out a House of the Dragon–themed vacay, keep on scrolling to see the show’s filming locations.

Surrey, England

I don't think any of us will get the Battle at Rook's Rest out of our mind anytime soon, but if you want to go see the scene of the crime IRL, you've got to go to Bourne Woods in Surrey. You'll see the trees that Ser Criston Cole took cover under (and that a certain someone took a plunge into, IYKYK) and the battlefield where much of the fighting went down.

Lloret de Mar, Spain

The Santa Clotilde Gardens in Lloret de Mar not only have a very Renaissance-era feel but offer stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, so it's no wonder House of the Dragon producers chose them as a new filming location. You can first spot them in season 1, episode 2, in that super uncomfy scene where Corlys and Rhaenys suggest King Viserys marry their then-12-year-old daughter Laena.

Gwynedd, Wales

Gwynedd, as well as the somewhat nearby counties of Conwy and Anglesey, have all been used for House of the Dragon filming. Most recognizable is probably Trefor Quarry, which was used for exterior shots of Dragonstone. The stunning slate landscapes of Dinorwig Quarry and the old pier at Penmon Priory have also made appearances.

Cáceres, Spain

If Cáceres looks a little familiar, that’s because it is! Its Old Town streets were used to film parts of King’s Landing in Game of Thrones and they make a reappearance in House of the Dragon. The city dates all the way back to 25 BC, and with its ancient walls still standing, it makes the perfect Westeros setting.

Trujillo, Spain

For more Kings Landing landscapes, you can pop on over to the medieval town of Trujillo, Spain—another location that was previously used for Game of Thrones. With its gorgeous stone towers and cobblestone squares, it’s not hard to see why the crew would want to return there. Fun fact: the Castle of Trujillo was also used for some scenes at Casterly Rock.

La Calahorra, Spain

The Spain locations keep on coming, this time at the 510-year-old Castillo de la Calahorra. Sitting up high on top of a hill, surrounded by mountains, it’s kinda the perfect GoT-esque filming location. Scenes in Pentos are filmed here, which although not part of Westeros (it's across the narrow sea), is an important city in the Game of Thrones world.

Monsanto, Portugal

This hillside fortress town dates all the way back to 1174, so of course House of the Dragon was going to film there. With a medieval clock tower, quaint stone buildings, and iconic orange rooftops, this city could easily slot in as any Westeros city, but so far, we've seen it used for exterior shots of Dragonstone

Cornwall, England

A few different locations around Cornwall were used for the HBO show, including the beaches at Kynance Cove and Holywell Bay for scenes in the Stepstones. The historic castle on the island of St. Michael’s Mount was also used in a number of scenes to portray Driftmark, the home of House Velaryon in Blackwater Bay.

Devon, England

Dozens of House of the Dragon extras were spotted getting ready for a scene on top of a hill overlooking the water at the Hartland Quay in Devon. The area is known for having some super-rough seas (and it’s got a long list of shipwrecks to prove it), which just feels like it adds to the darkness of House of the Dragon.

Derbyshire Peak District, England

If you hit up the Derbyshire Peak District, you’ll see a few different locations from the show located within the central England national park. Its expansive valleys were used as the setting for the Vale of Arryn, which, in case you forgot, is where the infamous moon door is located in the show.

Hampshire, England

You may recognize Caesar’s Camp from the very first episode of House of the Dragon, because the Iron Age fort in Hampshire, England, served as the set for the jousting tournament. Although the tournament ended, um, not well, the set is still pretty cool.

Warner Bros. Studio, Watford, England

In season 2 of House of the Dragon, we've revisited Winterfell and the Wall, but unlike in Game of Thrones where those were often shot on location in Northern Ireland and Iceland, sets at the Warner Bros. Studio in England were used instead. The studio is also where a lot of interior shots were filmed for various locations throughout the show.