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Castell de Santa Florentina, Spain — Canet de Mar, Barcelona
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Castell de Santa Florentina, Spain

Located just outside Barcelona, Spain, Castell de Santa Florentina serves as Horn Hill, the ancestral home of Samwell Tarly. It appears in season six when Sam brings Gilly home to meet his family, then later runs away with the Valyrian steel sword, Oathkeeper, to the Citadel. Bui...

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Castell de Santa Florentina, Spain — Canet de Mar, Barcelona, Spain.

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Canet de Mar, Barcelona
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Located just outside Barcelona, Spain, Castell de Santa Florentina serves as Horn Hill, the ancestral home of Samwell Tarly. It appears in season six when Sam brings Gilly home to meet his family, then later runs away with the Valyrian steel sword, Oathkeeper, to the Citadel. Built on the foundations of an ancient Roman Domus (the type of old Roman house occupied by the upper classes), in the 11th century, it served as “fortification in order to defend from frequent pirates’ attacks. Remains of this building are still a part of St. Florentina’s Castle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Castell de Santa Florentina is famous for being featured in Game of Thrones season six, where it served as Horn Hill, the ancestral home of Samwell Tarly. The castle is where Sam brings Gilly to meet his family and where he later retrieves the Valyrian steel sword Oathkeeper before departing for the Citadel.
The castle was built in the 11th century on the foundations of an ancient Roman Domus, a type of upper-class Roman house. It was constructed as a fortification to defend against frequent pirate attacks, and remarkable remains of both the Roman and medieval structures are still visible today.
Castell de Santa Florentina is located just outside Barcelona, Spain, making it easily accessible for visitors exploring the Catalan region. Most travelers reach it by renting a car or taking a guided tour from Barcelona, which typically takes less than an hour from the city center.
Yes, fans of Game of Thrones can visit this authentic filming location to see where Horn Hill was depicted in the series. The castle's real medieval and Roman architecture provides an immersive experience of the locations used for the show's production.
Visitors can explore the castle's well-preserved medieval fortifications and see the fascinating remains of the ancient Roman Domus that form the foundation of the structure. The site offers a unique blend of Roman and 11th-century architecture set in the scenic Catalan landscape near Barcelona.

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