Take 01
2014-2017
Game of Thrones
Real Alcázar (Water Gardens of Dorne), Itálica, Osuna bullring
37.3891°N, 5.9845°W
Seville
Capture the soul of Andalusia with our comprehensive production support across Seville's Moorish palaces, monumental plazas, and flamenco quarters.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Seville
Take 02
2002
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
Plaza de España (as Naboo's Theed Palace)
Take 03
1962
Lawrence of Arabia
Plaza de España, Plaza de América (Cairo and Damascus scenes)
Take 04
2010
Knight & Day
Triana, Guadalquivir riverfront, Plaza de España
Take 05
2005
Kingdom of Heaven
Real Alcázar, Casa de Pilatos (Jerusalem palace interiors)
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Seville
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
landmark
Real Alcázar
UNESCO Mudéjar palace and gardens used as the Water Gardens of Dorne in Game of Thrones (Seasons 5-6). Hall of Ambassadors, Mercury's Pool, and Baths of María de Padilla rank among Spain's most cinematic interiors.
Plaza de España
Monumental semicircular plaza built for the 1929 Ibero-American Expo. Featured as Naboo's Theed Palace in Star Wars Episode II and Cairo in Lawrence of Arabia. Tiled alcoves, canal, and ornamental bridges.
Moderate
Seville Cathedral & Giralda
World's largest Gothic cathedral with the Giralda bell tower (former Almohad minaret) offering panoramic Old Town views. Christopher Columbus's tomb inside.
Complex
Triana Quarter
Authentic Andalusian quarter across the Guadalquivir with ceramic studios, tile-fronted casas, the Triana market, and flamenco peñas. The soul of Seville.
Moderate
Itálica Roman Ruins
Ancient Roman city 9km north with the empire's second-largest amphitheater — used as the Dragonpit in Game of Thrones Season 7. Mosaics, Trajan's birthplace, and dramatic columns.
Complex
Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza
Spain's most prestigious bullring (1761), white-and-ochre Baroque architecture on the Guadalquivir. Iconic for any production touching Spanish tradition.
Complex
Casa de Pilatos
Renaissance-Mudéjar palace with twin-courtyard architecture, azulejo tiles, and Mudéjar plasterwork. Used as Pontius Pilate's house in Kingdom of Heaven and various biblical epics.
Moderate
Osuna Plaza de Toros
Late-19th-century bullring 90km east of Seville used as Daznak's Pit (Meereen) in Game of Thrones Season 5 — the dragon-rescue sequence. Sandy arena, ochre walls.
Moderate
Barrio de Santa Cruz
Historic Jewish quarter with narrow whitewashed streets, hidden plazas, orange trees, and the Alcázar palace walls. Quintessentially Andalusian.
Triana
Vibrant flamenco quarter across the Guadalquivir with ceramic workshops, tapas bars, and authentic bullfighting and gypsy cultural roots.
Macarena & Alameda
Traditional neighborhood with Basílica de la Macarena, bohemian Alameda de Hércules square, and a vibrant alternative arts scene.
Guadalquivir Riverfront
Scenic riverside with Torre del Oro, Plaza de Toros bullring, and modern bridges including the Calatrava-designed Puente del Alamillo.
El Arenal
Historic riverside quarter with the Maestranza bullring, Hospital de la Caridad, and 18th-century mansions.
Itálica (Santiponce)
Ancient Roman city ruins 9km north of Seville with the second-largest amphitheater in the empire — Game of Thrones Dragonpit.
Scene 03 — The Case for Seville
Why Film in Seville
- ✓ Year-round filming with 320+ sunny days and warm winter conditions
- ✓ Single-city access to UNESCO sites: Cathedral, Alcázar, Archive of the Indies
- ✓ Andalusia regional incentives stack with Spain's 30% tax rebate
- ✓ Seasoned crews from Game of Thrones, Star Wars, and Spanish productions
- ✓ AVE high-speed train connects to Madrid in 2.5 hours for crew flexibility
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports SVQ (10km / 15-20 min) · AGP (210km / 2h 15min west) ▼
Seville San Pablo Airport (SVQ) — 10km / 15-20 min
EA Special Bus (~35 min)Taxi (~€23 fixed daytime)Private transfer
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) — 210km / 2h 15min west
Private transferAVE/Avant trainRental car
Local Transit tram · bus · taxi · rideshare ▼
tram
MetroCentro tram and Line 1 Metro cover central Seville. Limited single line but useful for short hops.
Crew tip: Tram less restrictive than Metro for filming. City supports requests.
bus
TUSSAM city bus network covers all neighborhoods. EA airport bus reliable.
Crew tip: Best for crew movement. Routes through historic center are tight — plan vehicles carefully.
taxi
White-with-yellow-stripe Seville taxis. Fixed airport rates. Inexpensive within central city.
Crew tip: Radio Taxi Sevilla accepts advance bookings.
rideshare
Cabify and Bolt operate widely. Uber availability fluctuates.
Production Parking difficult · Permits required
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Centro Historico is largely pedestrian. ORA paid zones around the perimeter. Underground garages near Plaza de la Encarnación.
Production vehicle permits via Seville Film Office. Base camps typically in Cartuja island industrial area.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Compact historic core — most central locations walkable in 15-20 min. Itálica (9km) and Osuna (90km) require vehicles. Summer afternoons are punishingly hot — schedule shoots for morning and golden hour.
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Plan Your Seville Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing the soul of Andalusia.