Westeros
The 'A Song of Ice and Fire' Domain
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The town of Osuna, Spain, which Linda and I had the pleasure of visiting earlier this year for the official release of the translation of The World of Ice and Fire, featured in last year’s filming when its bullring served as Daznak’s Pit.
While there’s no sign the show filmed there again this year, the town is quite proud of its involvement in the series and has decided to dedicate two rooms in the Museum of Osuna to a collection of Game of Thrones materials. This permanent exhibit will officially open on November 28th, and will contain a unique assemblage of materials. Of particular note is a collection of photographic and video footage related to the behind-the-scenes experience of filming at the bullring, providing a glimpse at the role of the town and its people in facilitating the production which lasted seventeen days.
Below, we’ve provided a translation of Osuna’s press release regarding the museum:
Following intense preparation and collection of material related to Game of Thrones, which filmed part of its fifth season just over a year ago in the bullring of Osuna, on November 28th the Museum of Osuna will inaugurate two permanent rooms dedicated to Game of Thrones and the “A Song of Ice and Fire” book series, encapsulating just what filming of such a production has meant for the Ducal town of Osuna and its international recognition.
In the two rooms visitors will be able to see photographs from the 17 days of filming, not only inside the bullring but also the atmosphere in the surrounding streets, the roles played by local extras, and more. There will also be audio-visual presentations with a similar subject, allowing visitors to relive the extraordinary experience during the significant filming in Osuna.
Besides this documentary material, the exhibition will also feature paintings, original drawings, and sculptures by artists from around the world. There will also be displayed official replica weapons, helmets, and shields, as well as costumes and statues. There is also a substantial collection of original autographs from the actors and actresses featured in the series.
The exhibit will be a living exhibit, with a periodic inclusions of new features and objects of interest. As this is an open participation space, the Museum also welcomes loans of material related to Game of Thrones from anyone who would like to share them with the public.
The Museum of Osuna’s new permanent exhibition will be open from 1:00PM next Saturday, November 28th.
Sounds like something fans in the region—including visitors to beautiful Andalusia—will want to take a look at, particular if they have an interest in a glimpse at what goes on behind-the-scenes during location filming which has become such a significant part of the Game of Thrones production.