Peñíscola, setting for Game of Thrones
This iconic city that was a banner of power and beauty for a long time has also fallen in love with the locators of the international series created by David Benioff and DB Weiss.
Some of the scenes from the sixth season of the very famous American series “Game of Thrones” will be filmed next October in Peñíscola.
And you, have you already heard of Peñíscola?
It is a beautiful city located in the Costa del Azahar (Valencian Community). If you knew this city, you would perfectly understand why it was chosen for filming.
In it you will find a 67 meter high fortress, the castle of a Pope that marked part of history (Pope Luna) and some beautiful beaches, in addition to the peculiar shape that its land takes.
It is a city full of contrasts of cultures and civilizations.
The city is located on a tombolo (see the 3rd image), that is, it has the shape of a small peninsula and due to its unbeatable location for being a fortress and commerce, the Iberians, the Phoenicians, the Greeks crossed paths in this land. the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Byzantines and the Arabs in their times. Even, Jaume the XNUMXst he also got there and conquered the city.
The Templar castle Today it was built on the remains of an Arab fortress like many other castles in Spain.
After Western schism, Papa Luna (Pedro Martínez de Luna) exiled himself to Peñíscola and died there at the age of 96.
Currently, tourism is the largest economic engine in the city.
What can you visit in Peñíscola?
- The Peñíscola Castle: In 1960, she was also chosen for the filming of the Spanish film “El Cid”.
- The old town: You can enjoy a walk getting lost in its alleys.
- The House of shells: A shell-covered farm located in the old town.
- Its beaches and coves: There are many beautiful beaches and coves near the city.
