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Tourists follow 'Game of Thrones' trail in Northern Ireland

"Game of Thrones" fans take part in the tourist experience at the Castle Ward Estate in Strangford, Northern Ireland, the location of Winterfell in the hit TV series that has triggered a tourism boom in the British province. [AFP]

Wielding a replica broadsword, Indian tourist Akshay Mannur duels with friends -- re-enacting scenes from "Game of Thrones" on the Northern Ireland pilgrimage trail for devotees of the blockbuster fantasy TV show.

Since the blood and guts series began its rise to prominence in 2011, fans have started to flock to the coastal caves and ruined castles of the British province where much of the HBO television production was shot.

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