‘Game of Thrones’ tourism takes off in Spanish village
The bullring in Osuna, used as Daznak’s Pit in “Game of Thrones.” (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
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A “Game of Thrones”-themed permanent exhibit is one of several reasons fans of the HBO hit will want to visit Osuna, Spain.
Osuna’s bullring is more than a century old and seats around 6,500 people. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
A view of the whitewashed buildings that make up Osuna, seen from an overlook near the town’s main church. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
The second-floor room of the “Game of Thrones” exhibit at the Museum of Osuna. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
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Jesus Cansino shows a book of messages from “Game of Thrones” cast and crew members at Casa Curro restaurant in Osuna. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
Autographed photos of “Game of Thrones” cast members line a wall of the Museum of Osuna. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
Seville’s stunning Alcazar Palace should look familiar to “Game of Thrones” fans. It doubled as the Water Gardens of Dorne. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
Drawings and paintings, often done by “Game of Thrones” fans, hang in the Museum of Osuna. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
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Jesus Cansino looks at photos of “Game of Thrones” scenes filmed in the Osuna bullring that doubled as Daznak’s Pit in Season 5. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
“Game of Thrones” co-creator David Benioff and star Emilia Clarke’s thank-you notes to Casa Curro, where Clarke celebrated her birthday during filming. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
The cast and crew of “Game of Thrones” liked to eat at Casa Curro, where their photos are proudly displayed on the wall. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
Jesus Cansino looks at a display of coins used in Westeros and Essos. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
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A case containing a Tyrion Lannister doll along with a photo of Emmy winner Peter Dinklage holding it. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
Figurines of “Game of Thrones” characters at the museum. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
Costumes, photos and other memorabilia make up the “Game of Thrones”-themed exhibit at the Osuna museum. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
Artwork of lots of familiar faces can be found in the exhibit. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
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A mask worn by a Harpy. The Sons of Harpy are enemies of Daenerys Targaryen. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
Many of the autographed photos in the museum are from Jesus Cansino’s private collection. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
The Osuna museum is open every day except Monday, and admission costs 2 euro. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
Lots of “Game of Thrones” goodies — with words in Spanish — are for sale at the Museum of Osuna. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
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The museum debuted its “Game of Thrones”-themed permanent exhibit in late November. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
A model of an Unsullied slave soldier in the museum. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)
A White Walker at the Museum of Osuna. (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)