Verdala Palace is a palace in Siġġiewi (Buskett Gardens), Western Region, Malta, and a filming location for Game of Thrones (2011). Built in 1586.
Location: Siġġiewi (Buskett Gardens), Western Region, Malta
Verified facts
- Appeared in Game of Thrones (tv, 2011) — as Exterior of Illyrio Mopatis's mansion in Pentos (season 1, episode 1 'Winter Is Coming')
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15196, SRC-15197 - Built in 1586
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15198, SRC-15197, SRC-17128 - Historic designation: Antiquities List of 1925; Official summer residence of the President of Malta
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15198, SRC-15197, SRC-17128
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15196 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_Is_Coming (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15197 — https://www.historyhit.com/locations/verdala-palace/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15198 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verdala_Palace (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17128 — https://www.guidememalta.com/en/verdala-palace-a-spotlight-on-malta-s-secluded-grandeur (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 .
Frequently asked questions
Where was Game of Thrones filmed?
Verdala Palace, in Siġġiewi (Buskett Gardens), Western Region, is a real-world filming location used for Game of Thrones.
Where is Verdala Palace located?
Verdala Palace is located in Siġġiewi (Buskett Gardens), Western Region.