Game of Thrones: The Exhibition Tour Returns in 2015

For the third straight year, HBO will bring its celebrated Game of Thrones international exhibition around the world transporting fans to the epic world of Westeros and beyond. The 2015 exhibition tour will include mostly European markets with a total of 7 cities -- London, United Kingdom; Stockholm, Sweden; Tel Aviv, Israel; Madrid, Spain; Berlin, Germany; Amsterdam, Netherlands and Paris, France with the potential for more markets to be added at a later date. Presented by HBO and its international partners, Game of Thrones: The Exhibition will feature all-new installations focusing on key places, characters and relationships from the fourth season.

In addition, a new integrated web-based companion and photo stations will provide exciting new ways for fans to interact within the exhibition, placing them within some of Game of Thrones most shocking and talked-about moments. These stations will create fun and unique content that fans can share with their friends through various social media platforms. Fans can also, for the first time ever, pledge their allegiance to their favorite Game of Thrones family by joining a House before entering the exhibition.

Last year's most exciting and acclaimed feature, the "Ascend the Wall" 4D Oculus Rift virtual reality experience, will return by popular demand. Visitors will journey to the top of the iconic 700ft Wall by stepping into a physical recreation of the Castle Black winch elevator and wearing the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset and a pair of headphones. From that moment on, they will find themselves inside a virtual version of the elevator - one that looks, sounds and feels extremely real, providing an unprecedented, immersive Game of Thrones experience.

The exhibition will showcase over 70 original artifacts used on set from seasons 1-4 plus select never-before-seen pieces from Season 5 premiering in April 2015. Created by artisans whose extraordinary craftsmanship has lent authenticity to the show since its inception, the collection includes a magnificent costume display featuring armor, dresses, cloaks and jewelry; iconic artifacts built on set, such as a life-size replica of a White Walker and model dragons; weaponry comprising of swords, spears, whips and daggers; House banners and more. Visitors will also have an opportunity to take a picture on the coveted Iron Throne.

In addition, certain locations will host the HBO Shop which will include an assortment of official Game of Thrones licensed collectable merchandise.

Game ofThrones is an epic serieswhose storylines of treachery and nobility, family and honor, ambition and love, and death and survival, has captured the imagination of fans globally and made it one of the most popular shows on television.In 2014, Game of Thrones was the most searched TV show on Google and the #1 most talked about show on Facebook.

The tour dates for Game of Thrones:The Exhibition are as follows:

London, United Kingdom (in partnership with Sky Atlantic)

February 9-12 and 15-17

Sky Backstage

The O2, London

Continue to check www.sky.com/gameofthrones for more information

Stockholm, Sweden (in partnership with HBO Nordic)

Dates and venue to be announced

Continue to check www.hbonordic.com for more information

Tel Aviv, Israel (in partnership with yesOh)

April 5-9

Venue to be announced