From the Witcher to Game of Thrones, This Location Is the Home to Some of Television’s Most Iconic Scenery

Published 04/06/2022, 8:30 PM EDT

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The Witcher, as all fans know, is one of Netflix’s most popular shows. It boasts an exciting theme, a highly intriguing plot, and some great visuals. All fans can fully agree that we couldn’t see the grandeur of these shows to their entire potential if not for the beautiful locations of the same. The Witcher season 3, just like both its predecessors, will boast some very alluring scenery while the characters that fans so adore will be busy warding off evils.

Croatia: home to Game of Thrones and The Witcher

HBO’s epic series Game of Thrones and Netflix’s The Witcher are two of the most popular fantasy dramas on television. Both the series have had some extremely iconic shooting locations.

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Viewers of Game of Thrones have the images of The Red Keep and Casterly Rock ingrained in their minds. The Witcher is not too far behind in this context either, bringing to life the magnificence if Kaer Morhen and Cintra.

We know that both the series are set in the middle ages of Europe. To replicate the outlook of the same would require the shooting locations to be set across the same continent. Game of Thrones moved from Belfast to Northern Ireland and finally halted at Croatia.

Similarly, the cast and crew of the Netflix Original kept moving between Italy and Slovenia for the shooting of season 3. Their next stop coincides with that of Game of Thrones. While the filming in Croatia hasn’t begun yet, the crew is taking a look at the Croatian islands.

Which part of Croatia are we talking about?

Europe is certainly popular for the tourism opportunities it offers. From rustic countrysides to grand palaces, the continent continues to be the dream tourist destination for many, including fictional characters. Colin Bridgerton from the popular Netflix series Bridgerton also travels across Europe to deal with heartbreak.

Needless to say, the entirety of the continent is captivating.  Despite this, the 1100 islands of Croatia have a special place among these destinations.

The most popular among them is Krk Island, currently the only confirmed destination of the cast and crew of The Witcher. Here are some pictures of the beautiful island.

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Stream the Netflix Original now, if you haven’t yet. If you have, here is a list of shows like The Witcher for you to check out, while we await the release of season 3.

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Safia Khanam

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A writer at Netflix Junkie, Safia Khanam is a Business Administration student with a passion for writing. Having been an avid reader and cinephile all her life, she enjoys sharing analysis and insights. The Intern, Dead Poets Society, and Anne With An E are her top preferences.

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