Castle of Monsanto is a castle in Monsanto, Idanha-a-Nova, Castelo Branco District, Portugal, and a filming location for House of the Dragon (2022).
Location: Monsanto, Idanha-a-Nova, Castelo Branco District, Portugal
Verified facts
- Located in Monsanto, Idanha-a-Nova, Castelo Branco District
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11438, SRC-11439, SRC-13567 - Appeared in House of the Dragon (tv, 2022)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11438, SRC-11439, SRC-11033
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11033 — House of the Dragon: Filming Locations — Sky.com (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11438 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_the_Dragon (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11439 — https://www.atlasofwonders.com/2022/08/where-was-house-of-dragon-filmed.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13567 — Turismo de Portugal — Fortalezas da Raia (Border Forts): Castle of Monsanto (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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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 House of the Dragon filmed?
Castle of Monsanto, in Monsanto, Idanha-a-Nova, Castelo Branco District, is a real-world filming location used for House of the Dragon.
Where is Castle of Monsanto located?
Castle of Monsanto is located in Monsanto, Idanha-a-Nova, Castelo Branco District.