Dragonstone Exterior (Monsanto Village)
Dragonstone Exterior (Monsanto Village) in Monsanto, Portugal is a filming location for House of the Dragon (2022). It appears on screen as Dragonstone.
Location Names
Monsanto Historical Village
Dragonstone
About This Location
The mystical "most Portuguese village in Portugal" with ancient castle ruins perched atop granite boulders, serving as the ancestral Targaryen stronghold.
Featured In
House of the Dragon
Filming Details
Filming Period
Season 1 only (2021)
Areas Used
Ancient hilltop castle ruins, giant granite boulder formations, medieval stone houses built around rocks, panoramic mountain views, pre-Roman fortress
Detailed Scene Information
Production Notes & Behind-the-Scenes Details
Voted "most Portuguese village in Portugal", helicopter access required for some shots, houses built around immovable boulders
• Director's commentary on location choice
• Cast interviews about filming here
• Technical challenges and solutions
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Location Details
Address
6060 Monsanto, Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal
Monsanto, Portugal
Visiting Dragonstone Exterior (Monsanto Village)
Opening Hours
Village: Always accessible, Castle ruins: Dawn to dusk, Local museum: 9am-12:30pm, 2pm-5:30pm, Restaurant: 12pm-3pm, 7pm-10pm
Entry Fees
Village access: Free, Castle grounds: Free, Museum: €2, Parking: Free, Guided tours: €8-12
Accessibility
Steep stone paths to castle, challenging terrain, limited wheelchair access, sturdy footwear essential
Travel Information
Castelo Branco 50km, Coimbra 2 hours, Lisbon 3.5 hours, narrow mountain roads, GPS recommended
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