[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”6725″ img_size=”800×400″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]If you have been planning a trip to Ireland for the next year or so, you just might have a whole new reason to make those reservations. HBO Licensing and Retail has just announced the future opening of the Game of Thrones Legacy Attractions. This once in a lifetime attraction will allow fans of the show to visit select sets used in the filming of one of the greatest shows in television history (as the amount of Emmys it has garnered will attest to). Exactly which sets will be included has not been determined as of yet but among those that might be part of the attraction are Winterfell, Castle Black and Kings Landing.
As described in their press release the attraction will feature not only “breathtaking sets, but will also exhibit displays of costumes, props, weapons, set decorations, art files, models, and other production materials.”
An exact opening date has not been revealed, but with the end of the show coming in 2019, it is believed that they’re aiming for sometime in 2019 to correspond with the end of the popular series.
In announcing the ambitious venture, Jeff Peters, president of Licensing and Retail at HBO put out a statement, saying that preserving the sets serves a two-fold purpose. it will give fans a once in a lifetime experience and it also pays loving tribute to Northern Ireland’s role in the history of the show.
“HBO is thrilled to celebrate the work of the Game of Thrones creative team and crew by preserving these locations and inviting fans to visit Northern Ireland and explore Westeros in person. We look forward to opening the gates and sharing the excitement of stepping inside these amazing sets with Game of Thrones fans from around the world. The opportunity to celebrate Northern Ireland’s pivotal role in the life and legacy of the show and share its culture, beauty and warmth is also a huge inspiration behind these Legacy projects.”
Chief Executive of Tourism in Northern Ireland, John McGrillen, also shared his excitement during the announcement, saying now people have one more reason to come check out the beauty of the country.
“We couldn’t be more excited about the Game of Thrones Legacy project coming to Northern Ireland. While fans have seen the stunning landscapes, coastlines and mountains in the series, we are thrilled they will now have the opportunity to fully experience the charm of Northern Ireland and immerse themselves into the world of Westeros. The Game of Thrones Legacy project will be a game changer for Northern Ireland on the global tourism level. We very much welcome this exciting announcement by HBO and look forward to welcoming many more visitors to our beautiful country as a result.”
While making a trip to Ireland is not something just anyone can pull up stakes and do, the addition of this opportunity to see some of the sets for Game of Thrones certainly makes the trip for those who can and are fans of the show even more appealing and perhaps another addition to their “bucket list.”
If you could, would you make plans to go see the Game of a Thrones Legacy Attraction? I know if we could, my wife and I would sign up in a minute. How about you? Share your future travel plans with us at GVNation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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