Game of Thrones season five filming begins in Kastel Gomilica 

location shooting in Croatia started yesterday, with the Free City of Braavos springing to life in the small town of Kastel Gomilica. Maisie Williams was reportedly on hand to begin filming season five, and

captured several images of the sets, production crew, and costumed extras in the area.

Many locals from the Kastela area have signed on as extras this year as well, reports

world, Braavos is known as a city of waterways, with islands, canals and lagoons, and that atmosphere is being captured in Croatia. It is expected to be a major location in season five.

There are a few more photos of the location so be sure to visit

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Love the ‘no photos’ sign at the corner of the pier

But great pictures anyways, I’m so excited for season 5.

Love the motor boats and modern clothing all mixed in! Does anyone recognize anyone in costume? Oh I cannot wait for all of this to start!

Based on this and the photos from that other post (not sure how to do spoiler markup so will leave it at that) it seems like they’re doing much more filming on actual water this year than they have in the past, when it’s always been CG. It was convincing enough, but it should look that much more authentic this time around IMO.

Braavos looks spectacular–let’s give a hand to the set designers and costume designers – it has a really unique look which will make it both a memorable new location and quickly easy to identify.

Judging from these shots, Braavos is going to look amazing and pretty unique. Can’t wait to see certain actors in and around the new sets.

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