Castle of Zafra is a Medieval castle in Campillo de Dueñas, Guadalajara, Castilla–La Mancha, Spain, and a filming location for Game of Thrones (2016). Dating to the 12th-13th century. It is owned by Private (Sanz family).
Location: Castillo de Zafra, Sierra de Caldereros, Campillo de Dueñas, Guadalajara, Castilla–La Mancha, Spain
Verified facts
- Appeared in Game of Thrones (tv, 2016)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5380, SRC-5381, SRC-7763, SRC-7764 - Located in Campillo de Dueñas, Guadalajara, Castilla–La Mancha
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-5380, SRC-5381, SRC-8184, SRC-8185, SRC-8997 - Built in 12th-13th century
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-5380, SRC-5381, SRC-8997 - Architectural style: Medieval
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5380, SRC-5381, SRC-7764, SRC-7765 - Owned by Private (Sanz family)
confidence 95/100 · 15 independent sources · SRC-5380, SRC-5380, SRC-7766, SRC-7765, SRC-5381, SRC-8338, SRC-8998, SRC-8184, SRC-12380, SRC-12408, SRC-13144, SRC-13569, SRC-13933, SRC-14500, SRC-5665, SRC-13058 - Historic designation: Bien de Interés Cultural (protected under the Orden de 22 de abril de 1949 / Decreto de 22 de abril de 1949 and Ley 16/1985 del Patrimonio Histórico Español)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13058, SRC-8998, SRC-13570
Evidence & sources
- SRC-12380 — inSpain.org — Castillo de Zafra (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12408 — AACHE – Alcarreños de hoy: SANZ POLO, Antonio (biographical dictionary) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13058 — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castillo_de_Zafra_(Guadalajara) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13144 — Slate — The Castillo de Zafra in Spain Is So Fantastical It Was Actually Used on Game of Thrones (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13569 — El Español (El Digital Castilla-La Mancha) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13570 — Universidad de Alcalá — Cultura UAH (Sierra de Caldereros y castillo de Zafra) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13933 — Henares al Día — Zafra, un monumento de película (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14034 — Turismo de Castilla-La Mancha (official regional tourism site) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14500 — Casa Chon — Castillo de Zafra (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-5380 — Wikipedia — Castle of Zafra (Guadalajara) (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5381 — History Hit — Zafra Castle (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5665 — Live the World — Castillo de Zafra (Tower of Joy) (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5666 — Alto Tajo — Castillo de Zafra (Tier 3, tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5828 — El Rincón de Sele — El castillo de Zafra, escenario de Juego de Tronos en Guadalajara (Tier 2, editorial; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7763 — Game Of Thrones: 10 Real Life Castles & Landmarks Used In The Series (Screen Rant) (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7764 — Uno de los mejores ejemplos de castillo roquero de Espana se encuentra en Guadalajara (Directo al Paladar) (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7765 — El inexpugnable castillo de Zafra (Nueva Alcarria) (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7766 — Sanz Polo, alma de Zafra (Los Escritos de Herrera Casado) (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8184 — Castle of Zafra: A Historic Fortress in Guadalajara, Spain — Ancient History Sites (Tier 3, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8185 — Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Spain — LAE Madrid (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8338 — Revisiting History — Castle of Zafra (Tier 3, history-travel-guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8997 — Castillo de Zafra — Web oficial de Turismo de Castilla-La Mancha (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8998 — Castillo de Zafra — CastillosNet (Tier 2, publication; retrieved June 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 Zafra, in Campillo de Dueñas, Guadalajara, Castilla–La Mancha, is a real-world filming location used for Game of Thrones.
Where is Castle of Zafra located?
Castle of Zafra is located in Campillo de Dueñas, Guadalajara, Castilla–La Mancha.