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Where Daenerys became the Mother of Dragons
The tiny Maltese town of Gżira was chosen as a filming location due to its unique and stunning architecture, which was perfect for creating the world of Westeros. The streets and buildings of Gżira provided an ideal backdrop for many of the scenes in the show, especially those set in King's Landing.
The city has been used in several scenes throughout the show, most notably in the Season One finale, "Baelor". This is where Daenerys Targaryen sets the city of Astapor ablaze, and the resulting scenes are shot in the Grand Harbor of Gżira. The Grand Harbor of Gżira was chosen because of its unique topography and its resemblance to the Mereen harbor of Mesopotamia. The scene was shot during the evening and night, and the crew used vast amounts of smoke and fire to create the effect of Daenerys's burning of Astapor. The most exciting part of the scene is when Daenerys walks into the fire and emerges unscathed, signifying her ascension as the Mother of Dragons.
