'Game of Thrones' to turn filming locations into decked-out tourist attractions

If you've been to Northern Ireland to see where Game of Thrones films – well, you're going again. HBO announced Monday that Thrones' Northern Irish filming locations will be reopened as fully outfitted tourist attractions as the show concludes in 2019.

While diehard Thrones fans have visited the show's iconic locations in like Belfast and Dubrovnik, Game of Thrones Legacy will take viewers behind the scenes with costumes, props, weapons, set dressing, concept art, and more.

“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," said Jeff Peters, Vice President, Licensing and Retail, HBO. "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.” 

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Peters' language suggests that Belfast may not be the last Legacy attraction for Thrones fans, but it's undoubtedly an essential starting point. Standing sets including Winterfell, Castle Black, and even Kings Landing are being considered as an additional attraction in the form of a studio tour. HBO said in a press release that "A description of the full scope of the Game of Thrones Legacy project will be revealed at a later date after the exploratory process is completed."

Game of Thrones Legacy will (tentatively) open in 2019.