Everything in HBO's legendary TV series Game of Thrones is on an epic scale that most television viewers had never seen before. The characters, stories, and sets were top-notch, and considering the fact that Game of Thrones was a high fantasy, it should come as no surprise that many of the places that the main characters called home are some of the most extravagant and ostentatious homes in TV history.
Some of these homes were downright dreadful, whereas others were so spectacular that fans could only ever dream of seeing such a place in reality. But how do all of the main character's homes in Game of Thrones rate in comparison to each other?
10 The Dreadfort
It's hard to imagine any one place in the world of Game of Thrones that lives up to its name better than the Dreadfort does. The ancestral home of House Bolton, unsurprisingly the Dreadfort was never a particularly jolly place.
But, once Ramsay Bolton had the run of the house, it became even grimmer. Theon Greyjoy certainly learned to dread this unwelcome home himself, but he's hardly the only one to suffer beneath its roof.
9 Castle Black
While living in a castle is still a better situation than most people in Westeros are in, it's hard to deny that Castle Black is one of the least appealing homes in all of Westeros.
It's on the frozen edge of the world and constantly under attack by wildlings, not to mention it is mostly populated and staffed by Westerosi criminals who have been sent there as a punishment for them and in the hopes that they might serve the realm in some way.
8 Pyke
Pyke is undoubtedly one of the most visually stunning and unique castles in Game of Thrones, but its striking silhouette is really the only fun thing about it.
It's a castle on the Iron Islands, a drab and desolate place that can barely survive on its own. And of course, the castle's residents aren't much more appealing, as with the exception of Yara and maybe Theon, House Greyjoy is one of the meanest and saddest families in Westeros.
7 Casterly Rock
Living on a literal gold mine is pretty cool, but it's one of the only things that distinguishes Casterly Rock from the rest of the castles in Westeros.
Casterly Rock is the seat of House Lannister, meaning that Tywin, Tyrion, Cersei, and Jaime all grew up there before moving to King's Landing. However, with the exception of Tywin, they've all settled in King's Landing long before Game of Thrones even begins, so Casterly Rock doesn't play much of a role in the story.
6 The Eyrie
Quite a few characters in Game of Thrones have called The Eyrie home, temporarily or permanently. In the contemporary storyline it houses Sansa, Robin Arryn, Lysa, and Littlefinger, and before Game of Thrones begins, it was actually a home to Robert Baratheon and Ned Stark as well.
And while terrible things have happened there, it's not hard to see why it's one of the coolest castles in the story, as a home in the sky is pretty unique.
5 The Great Pyramid Of Meereen
In terms of its aesthetic and curb appeal alone, it's hard to imagine a more distinct and spectacular home in the history of Game of Thrones than the Great Pyramid of Meereen.
However, its incredible appearance aside, it's still not the best home for a few reasons. Firstly, it's not much of a home, as its interiors are generally bland and unwelcoming. And the outside isn't much better, as Daenerys was under literal or metaphorical attack for nearly her entire stay in the city.
4 The Water Gardens
Although the desert of Dorne isn't a very hospitable place and it is fairly desolate and devoid of settlements, one place in the southernmost kingdom of Westeros that seems like a truly wonderful place to live is the Water Gardens.
While the true seat of House Martell and thus home to Oberyn, Doran, and the Sand Snakes is in nearby Sunspear, it's understandable why Doran, Trystane, and Myrcella choose to stay in the lush and luxurious Water Gardens instead.
3 The Red Keep
The Targaryens aren't known for their humbleness or subtlety, so it comes as no surprise that when they invaded and conquered Westeros, they built one of the most impressive castles in the entire world to make their home.
Obviously once they were deposed, it became the home of the Baratheons and then the Lannisters, and while it's clearly not a shabby place to call their own, it's not particularly homey for those who reside there either, nor is the entire city of King's Landing.
2 Dragonstone
When Daenerys set foot on the soil of Westeros for the very first time, it was on the island where her family first built their own castle, Dragonstone.
And while she lamented the fact that it didn't exactly feel like a homecoming, it's hard to ignore the fact that the Targaryen ancestral home is one of the most visually striking and beautiful castles in the series. Having their own island is cool enough, but the unique architecture and dragon theming really make it a sight to behold.
1 Winterfell
When it comes to iconic homes in Game of Thrones, it's pretty much impossible to beat one of the most beloved locales in the series, Winterfell.
Obviously the castle itself is gorgeous to behold and it has some of the most distinct architecture in the show, but what really puts it a cut above the rest is simply the fact that it is probably the only home in the entirety of Game of Thrones that actually feels like a real home.
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