Is Dorne supposed to be Spain?

According to author George R.R. Martin, Dorne is loosely inspired by Spain, particularly the south's Moorish heritage, which culturally sets it apart from the rest of the country and of Western Europe.

What ethnicity is Dorne?

The people of the Dorne are ethnically from Essos as their ancestors crossed the Narrow Sea. Dornishmen have varied real world roots. There are some elements that are based off the Moors. This is seen in their architecture, as it is heavily based off of Moorish Palaces such as Alhambra in Grenada Spain.

Is Dorne the equivalent of Spain?

Dorne = Spain and Portugal

Peninsula separated from the rest of the continent by mountains (Pyrenees = Red Mountains). Was not conquered until later in history (Spain and Portugal during the Reconquista and Dorne joined the realm with a marriage contract two centuries after the original Targaryen conquest).

What city is Dorne based on?

The Almeria region. The city of Meereen and the kingdom of Dorne are definitely inspired by the Andalusian landscape and in particular the region of Almeria. Indeed, the city's Alcazaba served as a filming location for both fictional cities.

Is Dorne supposed to be Mexico?

Dorne is mostly based on Islamic Moorish culture (Morocco), which was heavily dominant in what are now the Maghreb, Spain, and Portugal.

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What culture is Dorne inspired by?

According to author George R.R. Martin, Dorne is loosely inspired by Spain, particularly the south's Moorish heritage, which culturally sets it apart from the rest of the country and of Western Europe.

Is Dorne supposed to be Wales?

It has a hot climate and is known for its fierce tradition of political independence — the Targaryens who invaded Westeros couldn't conquer it, even with dragons. Martin has said that Dorne could be described as "Wales mixed with Spain and Palestine."

What language does Dorne speak?

People of Dorne, the Iron Islands or The Vale of Arryn all speak the same language – the Common Tongue. It's most widely used in the show and in the books as the lingua franca of the whole continent. It was introduced around six thousand years ago by the Andals.

What country is Winterfell based on?

Castle Ward, Northern Ireland

The real-life Winterfell is at Castle Ward in County Down, Northern Ireland.

Why couldn t the Targaryens conquer Dorne?

After Aegon I Targaryen waged his War of Conquest, he came to Dorne. In the First Dornish War his army was bled dry by guerrilla warfare in the desert, a situation in which his dragons were of little use. Deciding that conquering Dorne would be too costly, the Conqueror opted to leave the Martells as sovereign princes.

What country is King's Landing based on?

In fact, its capital, King's Landing, is almost entirely filmed in the very real—and very beautiful—city of Dubrovnik, Croatia. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Dubrovnik is known as the pearl of the Adriatic, thanks to its strategic location on the Dalmatian coast and its stunning Gothic and Baroque architecture.

Why is Dorne so different?

Dorne is a very special land, with a slightly different cultural basis than the rest of Westeros… it was politically apart for a long time, it was also culturally apart because of the Rhoynar and the traditions they brought, but they didn't influence the rest of Westeros so much.

What religion does Dorne follow?

Religion. The Dornish primarily follow the Faith of the Seven, although red temples of the Lord of Light, R'hllor, can also be found within Dorne.

Are the Martells arabs?

While it's safe to say Martin's drawn inspiration and cherry picked certain details from various cultures and locations, I think it's a disservice to both the books and the real world to say the Martells are Arabs, the Dothraki are Mongols, the Ironborn are Vikings, etc. Best to just keep the two separate.

Where is Essos in real life?

Spain. Spain has become the go-to spot for scenes set in Dorne and Essos. The country has a more arid climate, and its medieval architecture has a more Islamic flair to it, thanks to the Iberian Peninsula's 700 years under Islamic rule.

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Where is Braavos based on?

Braavos is heavily inspired by some Renaissance Europe's mercantile republics, of which Venice is the most famous. Due to its northern climate, it also has several parallels with Antwerp or Bruges (see "Behind the Scenes" above).

Why does Dorne have an accent?

The Dornish accent used in the TV series is based on a Hispanic accent, because Dorne is heavily inspired by medieval Spain. The novels state that the Dornish have a very distinctive accent, known as a "Dornish drawl", but the TV series had to develop what exactly it sounded like.

What language does Braavos speak?

Throughout the Game of Thrones, Low Valyrian is spoken in the Free City of Braavos, on the Iron Islands, and in Slaver's Bay. High Valyrian is only known by Daenerys.

What is Essos based on?

It is divided into several regions. George R.R. Martin has said that Westeros is loosely analogous to an oversized British Isles, as big as an entire continent (roughly as large as South America). Meanwhile, Martin has said that Essos is loosely analogous to Eurasia.

Did Dorne bend the knee?

In 158 AC, the Prince of Dorne and forty of the most powerful Dornish lords bent their knees in the Submission of Sunspear, with all Seven Kingdoms now ruled by the Iron Throne in fact as well as name.

Is Westeros based on Ireland?

Irish fans may be excited to learn, however, that much of the Westeros map is based on the island of Ireland. In fact, it's not just based on the Irish map - it's virtually identical. The only difference is it's upside down.

Has Dorne danced with dragons before?

During the Dance of the Dragons, both sides courted the Dornishmen, but Prince Qoren refused to take part: “Dorne has danced with dragons before,” he was reported to have said in response to Ser Otto Hightower's letter. “I would sooner sleep with scorpions.”