Have you ever wondered how "Game of Thrones" comes to life?
HBO sent a raven to the official "Game of Thrones" Facebook page with an incredible behind-the-scenes look at how their production teams use a very creative mix of real and digital effects to create locations like King's Landing or Braavos (seen above) and make the dramatic battles beyond the wall so visually stunning.
The five-minute clip breaks down some of the most memorable moments of the past seasons and leaves us even more eager for the upcoming season six.
Check out the special effects secrets of one of the most popular dramas of all time.
King's Landing, home of the Iron Throne, is actually a creative manipulation of Dubrovnik, a coastal city in Croatia.
The Great Sept of Baelor is digitally added to the foreground. The Red Keep, where the Lannister family lives, is on the right hand side in the background.
Arya's apprenticeship in the haunting House of Black and White actually takes place on a giant soundstage. The four main columns with the faces are real, however,
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