Castle of Almodóvar del Río is an Arab Muslim (Umayyad) fortress castle in Almodóvar del Río, Province of Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain, and a filming location for Game of Thrones (2017). It was designed by Adolfo Fernández Casanova (architect of the 1901-1936 restoration). It is owned by Miguel Ángel de Solís y Martínez Campos, XI marqués de la Motilla.
Location: Almodóvar del Río, Province of Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain
Verified facts
- Located in Almodóvar del Río, Province of Córdoba, Andalusia
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10781, SRC-10782, SRC-11768, SRC-12405 - Appeared in Game of Thrones (tv, 2017)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10781, SRC-10782, SRC-11028 - Architectural style: Arab Muslim (Umayyad) fortress
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10781, SRC-11255 - Designed by Adolfo Fernández Casanova (architect of the 1901-1936 restoration)
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-10781, SRC-11255, SRC-11768, SRC-12406, SRC-12849 - Historic designation: Bien de Interés Cultural, category Monument (Resolution 25 June 1985, BOE 29/06/1985 no. 155)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11255, SRC-11256, SRC-11767 - Owned by Miguel Ángel de Solís y Martínez Campos, XI marqués de la Motilla (2001–present)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11255, SRC-11767, SRC-12377
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10781 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_of_Almod%C3%B3var_del_R%C3%ADo (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10782 — https://castillodealmodovar.com/en/game-of-thrones/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11028 — The Whole World Is A Playground – Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Spain (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11255 — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castillo_de_Almod%C3%B3var_del_R%C3%ADo (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11256 — https://www.monumentalnet.org/monumento.php?r=CO-CAS-001&seo=castillo-de-almodovar-del-rio (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11767 — CastillosNet (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11768 — Turismo de Almodóvar (official municipal tourism, Ayuntamiento de Almodóvar del Río) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12377 — inSpain.org — Castle of Almodóvar del Río (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12405 — Mezquita de Córdoba – Almodóvar Castle (official monuments site) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12406 — Castillo de Almodóvar (official castle site) – History (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12849 — Castles of the World — Castillo de Almodovar del Rio (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Game of Thrones filmed?
Castle of Almodóvar del Río, in Almodóvar del Río, Province of Córdoba, Andalusia, is a real-world filming location used for Game of Thrones.
Who designed Castle of Almodóvar del Río?
Castle of Almodóvar del Río was designed by Adolfo Fernández Casanova (architect of the 1901-1936 restoration).
Where is Castle of Almodóvar del Río located?
Castle of Almodóvar del Río is located in Almodóvar del Río, Province of Córdoba, Andalusia.