Castle of Trujillo (Castillo de Trujillo) is an Islamic (Moorish) military castle in Trujillo, Province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain, and a filming location for Game of Thrones (2017) and House of the Dragon (2024). Dating to the 9th century (middle of the 9th century, by the Moors).
Location: Trujillo, Province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain
Verified facts
- Located in Trujillo, Province of Cáceres, Extremadura
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-10787, SRC-10788, SRC-12378, SRC-12407, SRC-11332, SRC-13143 - Appeared in Game of Thrones (tv, 2017)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10787, SRC-10788, SRC-11032 - Appeared in House of the Dragon (tv, 2024)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10787, SRC-10781, SRC-11033 - Built in 9th century (middle of the 9th century, by the Moors)
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-11332, SRC-11333, SRC-11334, SRC-11769, SRC-12378, SRC-14700, SRC-14701 - Architectural style: Islamic (Moorish) military architecture
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-11332, SRC-11334, SRC-11769, SRC-12407, SRC-14343, SRC-14499 - Architectural style: Alcazaba (Moorish/Islamic fortified enclosure)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10787, SRC-11033 - Historic designation: Bien de Interés Cultural / Monumento, declared 7 April 1925 (ref. RI-51-0000308)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12164, SRC-11333, SRC-12379 - Historic designation: Bien de Interés Cultural / Monumento (declared historic-artistic monument 1925, RI-51-0000308)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12164, SRC-12165, SRC-12379
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-10787 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trujillo,_C%C3%A1ceres (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10788 — https://www.livetheworld.com/post/discover-the-game-of-thrones-locations-in-caceres-7i3y (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11032 — Exploring the scenery of Game of Thrones in Extremadura — Spain Screen Tourism (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11033 — House of the Dragon: Filming Locations — Sky.com (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11332 — https://www.spain.info/en/places-of-interest/trujillo-castle/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11333 — https://www.senditur.com/en/point-of-interest/castle-of-trujillo/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11334 — https://travelextremadura.com/trujillo/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11769 — Turismo Prerrománico (Fundación Santa María la Real / Arte Prerrománico, Alcazaba de Trujillo) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12164 — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castillo_de_Trujillo (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12165 — https://lasanacronicas.com/castillo-trujillo/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12378 — Trujillo te espera (official Trujillo tourism) — Castle (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12379 — Asturnatura — Castillo de Trujillo (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12407 — Turismo de Extremadura (official Junta de Extremadura tourism) – Castillo de Trujillo (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13143 — Tripadvisor — Castillo de Trujillo (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14343 — Real Asociación Española de Cronistas Oficiales — La Alcazaba de Trujillo (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14499 — ArteViajero — Castillo de Trujillo (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14700 — Megaconstrucciones.net — Trujillo Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14701 — Trujillo Rural — The Trujillo Alcazaba (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Game of Thrones filmed?
Castle of Trujillo (Castillo de Trujillo), in Trujillo, Province of Cáceres, Extremadura, is a real-world filming location used for Game of Thrones. This property has also appeared on screen in House of the Dragon.
Where was House of the Dragon filmed?
Castle of Trujillo (Castillo de Trujillo), in Trujillo, Province of Cáceres, Extremadura, is a real-world filming location used for House of the Dragon. This property has also appeared on screen in Game of Thrones.
Where is Castle of Trujillo (Castillo de Trujillo) located?
Castle of Trujillo (Castillo de Trujillo) is located in Trujillo, Province of Cáceres, Extremadura.