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|image = [[File:Hyrule(TP).jpg|200px|center|Map of Hrule from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'']]
| image = [[File:Hyrule - BotW.png|400px]]
|race = [[Hylian (Race)|Hylian]]<br>[[Goron]]<br>[[Zora]]<br>[[Kokiri]]<br>[[Minish]]<br>[[Anouki]]
| caption      = Map of Hyrule from ''Breath of the Wild''
|dungeon = [[Eagle]]<br>[[Moon]]<br>[[Manji]]<br>[[Snake]]<br>[[Lizard]]<br>[[Dragon]]<br>[[Demon]]<br>[[Lion]]<br>[[Death Mountain]]<br>[[Parapa Palace]]<br>[[Midoro Palace]]<br>[[Island Palace]]<br>[[Maze Palace]]<br>[[Ocean Palace]]<br>[[Hidden Palace]]<br>[[Great Palace]]<br>[[Eastern Palace]]<br>[[Desert Palace]]<br>[[Tower of Hera]]<br>[[Dark Palace]]<br>[[Swamp Palace]]<br>[[Skull Woods]]<br>[[Gargoyle's Domain]]<br>[[Ice Palace]]<br>[[Misery Mire]]<br>[[Turtle Rock]]<br>[[Ganon's Tower]]<br>[[Inside the Deku Tree]]<br>[[Dodongo's Cavern]]<br>[[Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly]]<br>[[Forest Temple (Ocarina of Time)]]<br>[[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)]]<br>[[Ice Cavern]]<br>[[Water Temple]]<br>[[Inside the Well]]<br>[[Shadow Temple]]<br>[[Spirit Temple]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Deepwood Shrine]]<br>[[Cave of Flames]]<br>[[Fortress of Winds]]<br>[[Temple of Droplets]]<br>[[Palace of Winds]]<br>[[Dark Hyrule Castle]]<br>[[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)]]<br>[[Goron Mines]]<br>[[Lakebed Temple]]<br>[[Arbiter's Grounds]]<br>[[Snowpeak Ruins]]<br>[[Temple of Time]]<br>[[City in the Sky]]<br>[[Palace of Twilight]]<br>[[Cave of Ordeals]]<br>[[Hyrule Castle]]<br>[[Tower of Spirits]]<br>[[Forest Temple (Spirit Tracks)]]<br>[[Snow Temple]]<br>[[Ocean Temple]]<br>[[Fire Temple (Spirit Tracks)]]<br>[[Sand Temple]]
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
|geo = [[Lake Hylia]]<br>[[Death Mountain]]
| inhab = [[Hylian]]<br/>[[Goron]]<br/>[[Zora]]<br/>[[Gerudo]]<br/>[[Rito]]<br/>[[Kokiri]]<br/>[[Minish]]<br/>[[Anouki]]<br/>[[Sheikah]]<br />Zonai
| related = [[Koholint Island]]<br/>[[Termina]]<br/>[[Holodrum]]<br/>[[Labrynna]]<br/>[[Great Sea]]<br/>[[World of the Ocean King]]<br/>[[New Hyrule]]<br/>[[Surface]]<br/>[[Lorule]]
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Hyrule is a fictional kingdom in The Legend of Zelda series where many of the games are set. It was featured first in ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', and has been the overworld for many games.
'''Hyrule''' is a kingdom that serves as the predominant setting of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. It made its first appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' and has since appeared in most games.


==History==
Hyrule is found in almost every ''Zelda'' game with the exception of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|Tri Force Heroes]]''.


== History ==
===The Legend of Zelda===
Hyrule is found in almost every Zelda game, with the exception of a few. It is present in ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|Wind Waker]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|Minish Cap]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''.
Hyrule in ''The Legend of Zelda'' is huge, yet empty. The only people found here are the [[Old Man]] and the [[Old Woman]] in caves, and monsters who are found across the land. It is mostly made of a mountain range surrounding a forest area with a [[Graveyard (The Legend of Zelda)|Graveyard]] to the west. Caves lead to [[dungeon]]s and [[Item Shop|shops]].


===Zelda===
===The Adventure of Link===
Hyrule in ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' is huge, yet empty. The only people found here are old men in caves, and monsters who roam the land. It is mostly made of mountains surrounding a forest area, and a graveyard to the West. Caves lead to shops, inhabited by people, or dungeons.
Hyrule in ''The Adventure of Link'' is similar to how it is in the original ''The Legend of Zelda'', but it now has towns and many more inhabitants. It still contains many monsters, caves, and dungeons.
 
===Zelda II===
''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link's]]'' Hyrule is similar to how it is in the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|Zelda]]'', but it now has towns and many more inhabitants. It still contains many monsters, caves, and dungeons.


===A Link to the Past===
===A Link to the Past===
 
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===Ocarina of Time===
===Ocarina of Time===
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time's]]'' Hyrule is very different from the previous three. [[Castle Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle]] are both located in the north, populated by [[Hylian (Race)|Hylian]]s. [[Lon Lon Ranch]] and [[Hyrule Field]] are in the center, Hyrule Field being infested by monsters during the night. [[Death Mountain]], [[Zora's Domain]],[[Kokiri Forest]], and six dungeons are all located in the east side of Hyrule, populated by [[Goron|Gorons]], [[Zora|Zoras]], and [[Kokiri]]. The South part of Hyrule is [[Lake Hylia]], as well as the [[Water Temple]]. The West side of Hyrule is the [[Gerudo Desert]], infested by monsters and populated by the [[Gerudo]], along with the [[Spirit Temple]].
Hyrule in ''Ocarina of Time'' is very different from the previous three. [[Hyrule Castle]] and [[Hyrule Castle Town]] are both located in the north. [[Hyrule Field]] and [[Lon Lon Ranch]] are located in the center. [[Death Mountain]], [[Zora's Domain]], [[Kokiri Forest]], and the six dungeons are all located in the east side of Hyrule. The south part of Hyrule is [[Lake Hylia]] as well as the [[Water Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Water Temple]]. The west side of Hyrule is the Gerudo Desert, along with the [[Spirit Temple]]. With Link's horse companion, [[Epona]], he can travel around Hyrule faster. Hyrule has many visual differences between when Link is a child and when he is an adult. When Link is a child, Hyrule is bright, the Market and Kakariko Village are full of people and open shops. Seven years later, the market is deserted with nothing left but [[ReDead]]s and all shops have been moved to Kakariko Village.  Death Mountain has a large fiery cloud around it when Link is an adult. This is different than the normal cloud around the mountain when Link is a child.


===Four Swords===
===Four Swords===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', Hyrule has only five areas (seven in the anniversary edition): [[Chambers of Insight]], [[Sea of Trees]], [[Talus Cave]], [[Death Mountain]], and [[Vaati's Palace]] (the anniversary edition includes [[Realm of Memories]] and [[Hero's Trial]]).
Hyrule in ''Four Swords'' only has five areas (seven in Anniversary Edition): [[Chambers of Insight]], [[Sea of Trees]], [[Talus Cave]], [[Death Mountain]] and [[Vaati's Palace]] (Anniversary Edition includes [[Realm of Memories]] and [[Hero's Trial]]).


===Four Swords Adventures===
===Four Swords Adventures===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', Hyrule is divided by levels like ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', but is much more expanded.  
Hyrule in ''Four Swords Adventures'' is divided by levels like ''Four Swords'', but is much more expanded.  


===The Wind Waker===
===The Wind Waker===
The Hyrule of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|Wind Waker]]'' has been flooded and its residents have mostly moved to the mountains, which have now become islands. The only dry area is [[Hyrule Castle]], protected by the gods. The castle houses the [[Master Sword]].
Hyrule in ''The Wind Waker'' has been flooded and most of its residents have fled to the mountains, which have now become islands. The only dry area is [[Hyrule Castle]], which is protected by the [[Golden Goddesses|Goddesses]]. Hyrule Castle houses the [[Master Sword]].


===Minish Cap===
===The Minish Cap===
''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|Minish Cap's]]'' hyrule is divided into small sections. [[Hyrule Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle]] is in the center. [[Minish Woods]], [[Lake Hylia]], and [[Cloud Tops]] are in the East. [[Mt. Crenel]] and [[Castor Wilds]] are in the West.
Hyrule in ''The Minish Cap'' is divided into small sections. [[Hyrule Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle]] are located in the center. [[Minish Woods]], [[Lake Hylia]], and [[Cloud Tops]] are located in the east. [[Mt. Crenel]] and [[Castor Wilds]] are located in the west.


===Twilight Princess===
===Twilight Princess===
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' has probably the biggest Hyrule so far. It is divided into four main provinces. [[Ordona Province]] and [[Faron Province]] are located in the south. [[Eldin Province]] is located to the West. [[Lanayru Province]] is in the center of the whole kingdom and [[Castle Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle]] are both located there. [[Gerudo Desert]] and [[Snowpeak Mountains]] are pare of the East side.
Hyrule in ''Twilight Princess'' is divided into four main provinces. [[Ordona Province]] and [[Faron Province]] are located in the south. [[Lanayru Province]] is located in the center of the whole kingdom and [[Castle Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]] are both located there.
 
Note that the Wii version of ''Twilight Princess'' is flipped west/east in comparison to the Nintendo GameCube and ''Twilight Princess HD'' versions. In the latter [[Eldin Province]] is located to the east, while [[Gerudo Desert]] and [[Snowpeak]] are part of the west side. In the Wii version, Eldin is in the west, and the [[Desert Province]] and [[Peak Province]] are to the east.


===Spirit Tracks===
===Spirit Tracks===
Hyrule, found in the form of [[New Hyrule]], in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' is divided into five sections, which are connected by railroad tracks. The areas include: the [[Forest Realm]] (Southwest), the [[Snow Realm]] (Northwest), the [[Ocean Realm]] (Southeast), the [[Fire Realm]] (Northeast), and the [[Sand Realm]] between the Ocean and the Fire Realms. The [[Tower of Spirits]] is located right in the center of all five areas.
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Hyrule in ''Spirit Tracks'' is found in the form of New Hyrule. It is divided into five sections, which are connected by railroad tracks. The areas include: the [[Forest Realm]] (Southwest), the [[Snow Realm]] (Northwest), the [[Ocean Realm]] (Southeast), the [[Fire Realm]] (Northeast), and the [[Sand Realm]] between the Ocean and the Fire Realms. The [[Tower of Spirits]] is located right in the center of all five areas.
 
===A Link Between Worlds===
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===Breath of the Wild===
Hyrule in ''Breath of the Wild'' is in ruin after the [[Great Calamity]] put it to destruction. It is divided into 15 regions, which all have towers that you can activate to fill your map. These regions include: [[Akkala]], [[Eldin (Breath of the Wild)|Eldin]], [[Gerudo Wasteland]], [[Hateno]], [[Lanayru (Breath of the Wild)|Lanayru]], [[Central Hyrule]], [[Faron (Breath of the Wild)|Faron]], [[Woodland Tower|Woodland]], [[Hebra]], [[Ridgeland]], [[Dueling Peaks]], [[Gerudo Highlands]], [[Great Plateau]], [[Lake Tower|Lake]], and [[Tabantha Tower Region|Tabantha]]. It is filled with monsters as an effect of the [[Great Calamity]], and has many ruins that were victims of the [[Great Calamity]]. It also has many towns that survived the [[Great Calamity]], including [[Hateno Village]], [[Kakariko Village]], etc.
{{ZD|[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/breath-of-the-wild-interactive-map Breath of the Wild Interactive Map]}}
 
===''Age of Calamity''===
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Hyrule - TLOZ.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' (in-game)
File:S-world-map.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:Light World Bird Warp map - LTTP.png|''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past'' (in-game)
File:Hyrule World Atlas - OOT64.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:Hyrule - 4S.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' (in-game)
File:Hyrule - 4SA.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' (in-game)
File:TP-Hyrule.png|Map of Hyrule from ''Twilight Princess'' (GCN/HD layout)
File:Hyrule Map - TPWii.jpg|Map of Hyrule from ''Twilight Princess'' (Wii)
File:HyruleBotW.jpg|Hyrule as it appears from the Great Plateau in ''Breath of the Wild''
</gallery>


== Heirarchy ==
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In the Legend of Zelda games there is almost always a Hyrule, which is ruled by a king and queen. Zelda, however is the princess of Hyrule who possesses special powers. In almost all the Zelda games I have played, the only real royalty you get to see is princess Zelda, and you almost never get to see the king and queen. (although Zelda mentions the king in some games, you never see him) A former king of Hyrule does appear in The Wind Waker, however -- and the king does make an appearance in The Minish Cap. The queen might not even exist, as she has never been mentioned in any games at all.
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== Races ==
*[[Hylian (Race)|Hylian]]
*[[Goron]]
*[[Zora]]
*[[Kokiri]]
*[[Minish]]
*[[Anouki]]
*[[Gerudo]]
*[[Sheikah]]
*[[Kikwi]]
*[[Mogma]]


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{{Cat|The Adventure of Link Locations}}
{{Cat|A Link to the Past Locations}}
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{{Cat|A Link Between Worlds Locations}}
== Trivia ==
{{Cat|Breath of the Wild Locations}}

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Hyrule is a kingdom that serves as the predominant setting of The Legend of Zelda series. It made its first appearance in The Legend of Zelda and has since appeared in most games.

History

Hyrule is found in almost every Zelda game with the exception of Link's Awakening, Majora's Mask, Oracle of Seasons, Oracle of Ages, Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks, and Tri Force Heroes.

The Legend of Zelda

Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda is huge, yet empty. The only people found here are the Old Man and the Old Woman in caves, and monsters who are found across the land. It is mostly made of a mountain range surrounding a forest area with a Graveyard to the west. Caves lead to dungeons and shops.

The Adventure of Link

Hyrule in The Adventure of Link is similar to how it is in the original The Legend of Zelda, but it now has towns and many more inhabitants. It still contains many monsters, caves, and dungeons.

A Link to the Past

This section is a stub. You can help the Zelda Dungeon Wiki by expanding it.

Ocarina of Time

Hyrule in Ocarina of Time is very different from the previous three. Hyrule Castle and Hyrule Castle Town are both located in the north. Hyrule Field and Lon Lon Ranch are located in the center. Death Mountain, Zora's Domain, Kokiri Forest, and the six dungeons are all located in the east side of Hyrule. The south part of Hyrule is Lake Hylia as well as the Water Temple. The west side of Hyrule is the Gerudo Desert, along with the Spirit Temple. With Link's horse companion, Epona, he can travel around Hyrule faster. Hyrule has many visual differences between when Link is a child and when he is an adult. When Link is a child, Hyrule is bright, the Market and Kakariko Village are full of people and open shops. Seven years later, the market is deserted with nothing left but ReDeads and all shops have been moved to Kakariko Village. Death Mountain has a large fiery cloud around it when Link is an adult. This is different than the normal cloud around the mountain when Link is a child.

Four Swords

Hyrule in Four Swords only has five areas (seven in Anniversary Edition): Chambers of Insight, Sea of Trees, Talus Cave, Death Mountain and Vaati's Palace (Anniversary Edition includes Realm of Memories and Hero's Trial).

Four Swords Adventures

Hyrule in Four Swords Adventures is divided by levels like Four Swords, but is much more expanded.

The Wind Waker

Hyrule in The Wind Waker has been flooded and most of its residents have fled to the mountains, which have now become islands. The only dry area is Hyrule Castle, which is protected by the Goddesses. Hyrule Castle houses the Master Sword.

The Minish Cap

Hyrule in The Minish Cap is divided into small sections. Hyrule Town and Hyrule Castle are located in the center. Minish Woods, Lake Hylia, and Cloud Tops are located in the east. Mt. Crenel and Castor Wilds are located in the west.

Twilight Princess

Hyrule in Twilight Princess is divided into four main provinces. Ordona Province and Faron Province are located in the south. Lanayru Province is located in the center of the whole kingdom and Castle Town and Hyrule Castle are both located there.

Note that the Wii version of Twilight Princess is flipped west/east in comparison to the Nintendo GameCube and Twilight Princess HD versions. In the latter Eldin Province is located to the east, while Gerudo Desert and Snowpeak are part of the west side. In the Wii version, Eldin is in the west, and the Desert Province and Peak Province are to the east.

Spirit Tracks

Main article: New Hyrule

Hyrule in Spirit Tracks is found in the form of New Hyrule. It is divided into five sections, which are connected by railroad tracks. The areas include: the Forest Realm (Southwest), the Snow Realm (Northwest), the Ocean Realm (Southeast), the Fire Realm (Northeast), and the Sand Realm between the Ocean and the Fire Realms. The Tower of Spirits is located right in the center of all five areas.

A Link Between Worlds

This section is a stub. You can help the Zelda Dungeon Wiki by expanding it.

Breath of the Wild

Hyrule in Breath of the Wild is in ruin after the Great Calamity put it to destruction. It is divided into 15 regions, which all have towers that you can activate to fill your map. These regions include: Akkala, Eldin, Gerudo Wasteland, Hateno, Lanayru, Central Hyrule, Faron, Woodland, Hebra, Ridgeland, Dueling Peaks, Gerudo Highlands, Great Plateau, Lake, and Tabantha. It is filled with monsters as an effect of the Great Calamity, and has many ruins that were victims of the Great Calamity. It also has many towns that survived the Great Calamity, including Hateno Village, Kakariko Village, etc.

Age of Calamity

This section is a stub. You can help the Zelda Dungeon Wiki by expanding it.

Gallery