Fort Manoel is a fort in Gżira (Manoel Island), Central Region, Malta, and a filming location for Game of Thrones (2011).
Location: Gżira (Manoel Island), Central Region, Malta
Verified facts
- Appeared in Game of Thrones (tv, 2011) — as Great Sept of Baelor — site of Ned Stark's execution in season 1, episode 9 'Baelor'
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15190, SRC-15191, SRC-15192
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15190 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Manoel (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15191 — https://www.sky.com/watch/game-of-thrones/filming-locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15192 — https://www.historyhit.com/locations/fort-manoel/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Game of Thrones filmed?
Fort Manoel, in Gżira (Manoel Island), Central Region, is a real-world filming location used for Game of Thrones.
Where is Fort Manoel located?
Fort Manoel is located in Gżira (Manoel Island), Central Region.