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This is a list of locations found in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
{{CD/Header|Light World Areas}}
 
{{CD|file=Lttp_zd_107.png|200px|link=Lost Woods (A Link to the Past)|caption=Lost Woods|desc=A mysterious forest just north of Kakariko Village. It is full of thieves, distrustful animals, counterfeit swords, [[Mushroom]], pitfalls and tunnels. But most of all, it holds the legendary master sword.}}
== Light World Areas ==
{{CD|file=Death_Mountain_2_(A_Link_to_the_Past).jpg|200px|link=Death Mountain|desc=A tall mountain looming over Hyrule found northwest of the castle. Falling boulders make the landscape trecherous and at the top of the mountain is the [[Tower of Hera]] in the [[Light World]] and [[Ganon's Tower]] and [[Turtle Rock]] in the [[Dark World]].}}
=== Link's House ===
{{CD|file=Link's_House_(A_Link_to_the_Past).png|200px|link=Link's House|desc=Where it all begins. Just a single house where Link lives with his uncle, located South to [[Hyrule Castle]], where you can get the [[Lamp]]. It is also one of the three locations where you can choose to start your game if your last save was in the [[Light World]].}}
[[File:Link's_House_(A_Link_to_the_Past).png|200px|right]]
{{CD|file=Secret-Passage-Room.png|200px|link=Secret Passage|desc=
{{Main|Link's House}}
As its own name says, it's a secret passage which entrance is hidden behind an [[Ornamental Shelf]] at the [[Throne Room]] in [[Hyrule Castle]]. It connects [[Hyrule Castle]] with the [[Sanctuary]], and is used by Link and Zelda to escape from the Castle once Link has rescued her.}}
Where it all begins. Just a single house where [[Link (A Link to the Past)|Link]] lives with his [[Link's Uncle|uncle]], located South to [[Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)|Hyrule Castle]]. Inside the [[Treasure Chest|treasure chest]] you can find the [[Lamp]]. It is also one of the three locations available to start the game if the last save was in the [[Light World]].
{{CD|file=Lttp the sanctuary.jpg|200px|link=Sanctuary|desc=
{{Clear}}
Located by the slope of [[Death Mountain]], Zelda is hidden by the [[Loyal Sage]] of the Sanctuary here during the first half of the adventure. It's as well the second location you can choose as starting point if your last save was in the [[Light World]].}}
 
{{CD|file=Kakariko Village (A Link to the Past).png|200px|link=Kakariko Village|desc=
=== Sanctuary ===
The major (and only!) urban area in the game. Here you can get several objects such as two [[Bottles]], the [[Bug Catching Net]] and some pieces of heart; as well as the [[Duck]] by playing the [[Flute]] in front of the [[Weathercock]].}}
[[File:Lttp the sanctuary.jpg|200px|right]]
{{CD|file=Sahasrahla's-hideout.png|200px|link=Sahasrahla's Hideout|desc=Located close to the [[Eastern Palace]], here [[Sahasrahla (A Link to the Past)|Sahasrahla]] hides from [[Agahnim]] and meets Link. After getting the [[Pendant of Courage]] from the Eastern Palace, here you can get the [[Pegasus Boots]].}}
{{Main|Sanctuary (A Link to the Past)}}
{{CD|file=Eastern-Palace.png|200px|link=Eastern Palace (A Link to the Past)|caption=Eastern Palace|desc=First dungeon in the [[Light World]], where you can find the [[Bow]]. By defeating its final boss ([[Armos Knights]]) you will get the [[Pendant of Courage]].}}
Located by the slope of [[Death Mountain]], [[Zelda (A Link to the Past)|Zelda]] is hidden here by the [[Loyal Sage]] of the Sanctuary here during the first half of the adventure. It also functions as a starting point if the last save was in the [[Light World]].
{{CD|file=House-of-Books-3.png|200px|link=House of Books|desc=Located South to [[Kakariko Village]], here you can get the [[Book of Mudora]], used to translate Old [[Hylian]] to modern language and grant access to the [[Desert Palace]] as well as getting [[Bombos Medallion]] and [[Ether Medallion]].}}
{{Clear}}
{{CD|file=Lttp desertpalace.gif|200px|link=Desert Palace (A Link to the Past)|caption=Desert Palace|desc=Second dungeon in the [[Light World]], located in the [[Desert of Mystery]], where you can find the [[Power Glove]]. By defeating its final boss ([[Lanmola (A Link to the Past)|Lanmolas]]) you will get the [[Pendant of Power]].}}
 
{{CD|file=Lake Hylia.png|200px|link=Lake Hylia|desc= Lake Hylia is in southeast [[Hyrule]], and in the very center of the lake is a small island, the [[Pond of Happiness]]. Lake Hylia connects from [[Zora's River]], as Zora's River connects from [[Death Mountain]]. }}
=== Fortune Teller's Hut ===
{{CD|file=Mountain Cave.png|200px|link=Mountain Cave|desc= The Mountain Cave is on [[Death Mountain]], and it is where the [[Lost Old Man]] resides. Link helps the old man get back to his cave after the man is found stuck in maze-like caverns on Death Mountain. Subsequently, the Mountain Cave can be used as a starting point when loading a saved game, if the game was saved while Link was in the [[Light World]].}}
[[File:Fortune Teller's Hut.png|200px|right]]
{{CD|file=Spectacle Rock (A Link to the Past).png|200px|link=Spectacle Rock|desc= Spectacle Rock is found at the top of [[Death Mountain]], and acts as a key to getting to the [[Tower of Hera]].}} 
{{Main|Fortune Teller's Hut}}
{{CD/End}}
Here resides the [[Fortune Teller]], who will give [[Link (A Link to the Past)|Link]] a piece of advice every time he visits her in exchange of a small fee. There are two huts in the [[Light World]] and a third in the [[Dark World]].
{{CD/Header|Dark World Areas}}
{{Clear}}
{{CD|file=Palace of Darkness.png|200px|link=Palace of Darkness|desc=
 
First dungeon in the [[Dark World]], which location is twin to the [[Eastern Palace]]. Here you can find the [[Magic Hammer]], and by defeating its final boss ([[Helmasaur King]]) you will get the first of the Maiden's [[Crystals]].}}
=== Kakariko Village ===
{{CD|file=Swamp Palace.gif|200px|link=Swamp Palace|desc=
[[File:Kakariko Village (A Link to the Past).png|200px|right]]
Second dungeon in the [[Dark World]], which location is twin to the [[Swamp Ruins]] (known as [[Great Swamp]] in the Dark World). Here you can find the [[Hookshot]], and by defeating its final boss ([[Arrghus]]) you will get the second of the Maiden's [[Crystals]].}}
{{Main|Kakariko Village (A Link to the Past)}}
{{CD|file=Skull Woods entrance.png|200px|link=Skull Woods (A Link to the Past)|caption=Skull Woods|desc=
The major (and only!) urban area in the game. Here Link can get several objects such as two [[Bottle]]s, the [[Bug Net|Bug Catching Net]] various [[A Link to the Past Heart Pieces|Pieces of Heart]]; as well as the [[Duck]] by playing the [[Flute]] in front of the [[Weathercock]]. His first visit here is in search of [[Sahasrahla (A Link to the Past)|Sahasrahla]].
Third dungeon in the [[Dark World]], which location is twin to the [[Lost Woods]] (known as [[Skeleton Forest]] in the Dark World). Here you can find the [[Fire Rod]], and by defeating its final boss ([[Mothula]]) you will get the third of the Maiden's [[Crystals]].}}
{{Clear}}
{{CD|file=Thieves' town.png|200px|link=Village of Outcasts|desc=
 
[[Dark World]]`s version for [[Kakariko Village]].}}
=== Swordsmiths' Shop ===
{{CD|file=Lttp map gargoyle.gif|200px|link=Gargoyle's Domain|desc=
[[File:Swordsmiths' Shop.png|200px|right]]
Fourth dungeon in the [[Dark World]], which location is twin to the [[Weathercock]] in [[Kakariko Village]] (known as [[Village of Outcasts]] in the Dark World). Here you can find the [[Titan's Mitt]], and by defeating its final boss ([[Blind]]) you will get the fourth of the Maiden's [[Crystals]].}}
{{Main|Swordsmiths' Shop}}
{{CD|file=Ice-Palace.png|200px|link=Ice Palace|desc=
Located to the east of [[Kakariko Village (A Link to the Past)|Kakariko Village]], it is the home of the [[Dwarven Swordsmiths]] who are capable of upgrading the [[Master Sword]].
Fifth dungeon in the [[Dark World]], which location is twin to [[Lake Hylia]] (known as [[Ice Lake]] in the Dark World). Here you can find the [[Blue Mail]], and by defeating its final boss ([[Kholdstare]]) you will get the fifth of the Maiden's [[Crystals]].}}
{{Clear}}
{{CD|file=Lttp swamp dark entrance.gif|200px|link=Misery Mire (A Link to the Past)|caption=Misery Mire|desc=
 
Sixth dungeon in the [[Dark World]], which location is twin to the [[Desert of Mystery]] (known as [[Swamp of Evil]] in the Dark World). Here you can find the [[Cane of Somaria]], and by defeating its final boss ([[Vitreous]]) you will get the sixth of the Maiden's [[Crystals]].}}
=== Sahasrahla's Hideout ===
{{CD|file=Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past).png|200px|link=Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|caption=Turtle Rock|desc=
[[File:Sahasrahla's-hideout.png|200px|right]]
Seventh dungeon in the [[Dark World]], which is located in the Eastern part of the [[Death Mountain]]. Here you can find the [[Mirror Shield]], and by defeating its final boss ([[Trinexx]]) you will get the seventh (and last) of the Maiden's [[Crystals]].}}
{{Main|Sahasrahla's Hideout}}
Located close to the [[Eastern Palace (A Link to the Past)|Eastern Palace]], here [[Sahasrahla (A Link to the Past)|Sahasrahla]] hides from [[Agahnim]] and meets Link. After getting the [[Pendant of Courage]] from the Eastern Palace, Link will be gifted the [[Pegasus Boots]].
{{Clear}}
 
=== House of Books ===
[[File:House-of-Books-3.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|House of Books}}
Located South to [[Kakariko Village (A Link to the Past)|Kakariko Village]], here Link can get the [[Book of Mudora]], which is used to translate [[Hylian Language|Hylian]] to modern language and grant access to the [[Desert Palace (A Link to the Past)|Desert Palace]] as well as getting the [[Bombos Medallion|Bombos]] and [[Ether Medallion|Ether]] medallions.
{{Clear}}
 
=== Desert of Mystery ===
[[File:Desert-of-Mystery.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Desert of Mystery}}
Located in the Southwest corner of the [[Light World]], it hides the [[Desert Palace (A Link to the Past)|Desert Palace]] as well as a cave where Link meets [[Aginah]], who will give him the clue needed to open the dungeon.
{{Clear}}
 
=== Mountain Cave ===
[[File:Mountain Cave.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Mountain Cave}}
The Mountain Cave is on [[Death Mountain]], and it is where the [[Lost Old Man]] resides after Link has rescued him from the caverns below. If spoken to, he will restore all of Link's hearts and magic. Subsequently, the Mountain Cave can be used as a starting point when loading a saved game, if the game was saved while Link was in the [[Light World]].
{{Clear}}
 
=== Death Mountain ===
[[File:Death_Mountain_2_(A_Link_to_the_Past).jpg|200px|right]]
{{Main|Death Mountain}}
A tall mountain looming over Hyrule found north of the castle. Falling boulders make the landscape treacherous and at the top of the mountain is the [[Tower of Hera (A Link to the Past)|Tower of Hera]] in the [[Light World]] and [[Ganon's Tower]] in the [[Dark World]].
{{Clear}}
 
=== Spectacle Rock ===
[[File:Spectacle Rock (A Link to the Past).png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Spectacle Rock}}
Spectacle Rock is found at the top of [[Death Mountain]], and acts as a key to getting to the [[Tower of Hera (A Link to the Past)|Tower of Hera]].
{{Clear}}
 
=== Lost Woods ===
[[File:Lttp lostwoods sprite.gif|200px|right]]
{{Main|Lost Woods (A Link to the Past)}}
A mysterious forest just North of [[Kakariko Village (A Link to the Past)|Kakariko Village]]. It is full of thieves, distrustful animals, counterfeit swords, and traps. Most importantly, it holds the legendary [[Master Sword]].
{{Clear}}
 
=== Great Swamp ===
[[File:Great-Swamp.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Great Swamp}}
A swampy area just south of [[Link's House]], where the [[Swamp Ruins]] can be found.
{{Clear}}
 
=== Swamp Ruins ===
[[File:Swampruinslight.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Swamp Ruins}}
Ruins located in the southern area of the Great Swamp, which hide a lever which lowers the water level, granting Link access to a [[A Link to the Past Heart Pieces|Piece of Heart]].
{{Clear}}
 
=== Haunted Grove ===
[[File:Haunted Grove.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Haunted Grove}}
A small grove located in the [[Light World]], where the [[Flute Boy]] plays his instrument for several animals that approach him. After obtaining the [[Shovel]], Link can use it to dig up the [[Flute]] here.
{{Clear}}
 
=== Lake Hylia ===
[[File:Lake Hylia.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Lake Hylia (A Link to the Past)}}
Lake Hylia is in southeast [[Hyrule]], and in the very center of the lake is a small island containing the [[Pond of Happiness]]. Lake Hylia connects to [[Zora's River]].
{{Clear}}
 
=== Pond of Happiness ===
[[File:Pond-of-Happiness-5.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Pond of Happiness}}
A small island in the center of [[Lake Hylia (A Link to the Past)|Lake Hylia]] which hides a pond; in which lives [[Venus|Venus, the Queen of Faeries]], who will give [[Link (A Link to the Past)|Link]] the ability to carry up to 70 [[arrow]]s and 50 [[bomb]]s as a reward for tossing [[Rupee]]s into the pond.
{{Clear}}
 
=== Magic Shop ===
[[File:Magic-Shop-Outside.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Magic Shop}}
A hut located nearby to [[Zora's Waterfall]] in which [[Link (A Link to the Past)|Link]] can buy [[Green Potion|Green]], [[Red Potion|Red]] and [[Blue Potion]]s, as well as obtaining the [[Magic Powder]] by giving [[Syrup]] a [[Mushroom]].
{{Clear}}
 
=== Waterfall of Wishing ===
[[File:Waterfall-of-Wishing.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Waterfall of Wishing}}
A secret cave masked by a waterfall, which hides one of the two [[Mysterious Pond]]s in the game.
{{Clear}}
 
=== Zora's Waterfall ===
[[File:Zoras-Waterfall.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Zora's Waterfall}}
Located in the Northeast corner of the [[Light World]], here [[Link (A Link to the Past)|Link]] will be able to buy the [[Flippers]] from [[King Zora (A Link to the Past)|King Zora]] for a modest 500 rupees.
{{Clear}}
 
== Dark World Areas ==
=== Pyramid of Power ===
[[File:Pyramid (A Link to the Past).png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Pyramid of Power}}
This is the first place Link sets his feet after defeating [[Agahnim]]. It's a massive Pyramid; a reflection of [[Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)|Hyrule Castle]] in the [[Dark World]], in which is located the second [[Mysterious Pond]] in the game. Inside is where Link can fight [[Ganon]] once he has defeated [[Agahnim]] In [[Ganon's Tower (A Link to the Past)|Ganon's Tower]].
{{Clear}}
 
=== Plains of Ruin ===
[[File:Great Swamp DW.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Plains of Ruin}}
A swampy area South of the [[Bomb Shop]]. The [[Swamp Palace (A Link to the Past)|Swamp Palace]] can be found here.
{{Clear}}
 
=== Skeleton Forest ===
[[File:Skeleton Forest.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Skeleton Forest}}
This is the [[Dark World]]'s reflection of the [[Lost Woods (A Link to the Past)|Lost Woods]] in the [[Light World]]. The [[Skull Woods (A Link to the Past)|Skull Woods]] dungeon is located here.
{{Clear}}
 
=== Village of Outcasts ===
[[File:Thieves' town.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Village of Outcasts}}
This location is the [[Dark World]]'s reflection of [[Kakariko Village (A Link to the Past)|Kakariko Village]]. The entrance for [[Thieves' Town (Dungeon)|Thieves' Town]] is located here in the same spot where the [[Weathercock]] is in the [[Light World]].
{{Clear}}
 
=== Lake of Ill Omen ===
[[File:Lake-Of-Ill-Omen-ALttP.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Lake of Ill Omen}}
A small lake located in the Northeast corner of the [[Dark World]]. Here [[Link (A Link to the Past)|Link]] can get the [[Quake Medallion]] by tossing an object into the circle of stones, making a [[catfish]] appear and giving him the Medallion.
{{Clear}}
 
=== Ice Lake ===
[[File:Ice Lake.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Ice Lake}}
A frozen lake located in the southeast corner of the [[Dark World]], a reflection of [[Lake Hylia (A Link to the Past)|Lake Hylia]]. The [[Ice Palace]] is found here.
{{Clear}}
 
=== Swamp of Evil ===
[[File:Swamp of Evil.png|200px|right]]
{{Main|Swamp of Evil}}
A dingy area in the southwest corner of the [[Dark World]], which is a reflection of the [[Desert of Mystery]]. It hides the [[Misery Mire (A Link to the Past)|Misery Mire]].
{{Clear}}
 
== Light World Dungeons ==
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== Dark World Dungeons ==
{{#lst:A Link to the Past Dungeons|darkworlddungeons}}
 
 
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Latest revision as of 19:47, September 14, 2024

This is a list of locations found in A Link to the Past.

Light World Areas

Link's House

Link's House (A Link to the Past).png
Main article: Link's House

Where it all begins. Just a single house where Link lives with his uncle, located South to Hyrule Castle. Inside the treasure chest you can find the Lamp. It is also one of the three locations available to start the game if the last save was in the Light World.

Sanctuary

Lttp the sanctuary.jpg
Main article: Sanctuary (A Link to the Past)

Located by the slope of Death Mountain, Zelda is hidden here by the Loyal Sage of the Sanctuary here during the first half of the adventure. It also functions as a starting point if the last save was in the Light World.

Fortune Teller's Hut

Fortune Teller's Hut.png
Main article: Fortune Teller's Hut

Here resides the Fortune Teller, who will give Link a piece of advice every time he visits her in exchange of a small fee. There are two huts in the Light World and a third in the Dark World.

Kakariko Village

Kakariko Village (A Link to the Past).png
Main article: Kakariko Village (A Link to the Past)

The major (and only!) urban area in the game. Here Link can get several objects such as two Bottles, the Bug Catching Net various Pieces of Heart; as well as the Duck by playing the Flute in front of the Weathercock. His first visit here is in search of Sahasrahla.

Swordsmiths' Shop

Swordsmiths' Shop.png
Main article: Swordsmiths' Shop

Located to the east of Kakariko Village, it is the home of the Dwarven Swordsmiths who are capable of upgrading the Master Sword.

Sahasrahla's Hideout

Sahasrahla's-hideout.png
Main article: Sahasrahla's Hideout

Located close to the Eastern Palace, here Sahasrahla hides from Agahnim and meets Link. After getting the Pendant of Courage from the Eastern Palace, Link will be gifted the Pegasus Boots.

House of Books

House-of-Books-3.png
Main article: House of Books

Located South to Kakariko Village, here Link can get the Book of Mudora, which is used to translate Hylian to modern language and grant access to the Desert Palace as well as getting the Bombos and Ether medallions.

Desert of Mystery

Desert-of-Mystery.png
Main article: Desert of Mystery

Located in the Southwest corner of the Light World, it hides the Desert Palace as well as a cave where Link meets Aginah, who will give him the clue needed to open the dungeon.

Mountain Cave

Mountain Cave.png
Main article: Mountain Cave

The Mountain Cave is on Death Mountain, and it is where the Lost Old Man resides after Link has rescued him from the caverns below. If spoken to, he will restore all of Link's hearts and magic. Subsequently, the Mountain Cave can be used as a starting point when loading a saved game, if the game was saved while Link was in the Light World.

Death Mountain

Death Mountain 2 (A Link to the Past).jpg
Main article: Death Mountain

A tall mountain looming over Hyrule found north of the castle. Falling boulders make the landscape treacherous and at the top of the mountain is the Tower of Hera in the Light World and Ganon's Tower in the Dark World.

Spectacle Rock

Spectacle Rock (A Link to the Past).png
Main article: Spectacle Rock

Spectacle Rock is found at the top of Death Mountain, and acts as a key to getting to the Tower of Hera.

Lost Woods

Lttp lostwoods sprite.gif
Main article: Lost Woods (A Link to the Past)

A mysterious forest just North of Kakariko Village. It is full of thieves, distrustful animals, counterfeit swords, and traps. Most importantly, it holds the legendary Master Sword.

Great Swamp

Great-Swamp.png
Main article: Great Swamp

A swampy area just south of Link's House, where the Swamp Ruins can be found.

Swamp Ruins

Swampruinslight.png
Main article: Swamp Ruins

Ruins located in the southern area of the Great Swamp, which hide a lever which lowers the water level, granting Link access to a Piece of Heart.

Haunted Grove

Haunted Grove.png
Main article: Haunted Grove

A small grove located in the Light World, where the Flute Boy plays his instrument for several animals that approach him. After obtaining the Shovel, Link can use it to dig up the Flute here.

Lake Hylia

Lake Hylia.png
Main article: Lake Hylia (A Link to the Past)

Lake Hylia is in southeast Hyrule, and in the very center of the lake is a small island containing the Pond of Happiness. Lake Hylia connects to Zora's River.

Pond of Happiness

Pond-of-Happiness-5.png
Main article: Pond of Happiness

A small island in the center of Lake Hylia which hides a pond; in which lives Venus, the Queen of Faeries, who will give Link the ability to carry up to 70 arrows and 50 bombs as a reward for tossing Rupees into the pond.

Magic Shop

Magic-Shop-Outside.png
Main article: Magic Shop

A hut located nearby to Zora's Waterfall in which Link can buy Green, Red and Blue Potions, as well as obtaining the Magic Powder by giving Syrup a Mushroom.

Waterfall of Wishing

Waterfall-of-Wishing.png
Main article: Waterfall of Wishing

A secret cave masked by a waterfall, which hides one of the two Mysterious Ponds in the game.

Zora's Waterfall

Zoras-Waterfall.png
Main article: Zora's Waterfall

Located in the Northeast corner of the Light World, here Link will be able to buy the Flippers from King Zora for a modest 500 rupees.

Dark World Areas

Pyramid of Power

Pyramid (A Link to the Past).png
Main article: Pyramid of Power

This is the first place Link sets his feet after defeating Agahnim. It's a massive Pyramid; a reflection of Hyrule Castle in the Dark World, in which is located the second Mysterious Pond in the game. Inside is where Link can fight Ganon once he has defeated Agahnim In Ganon's Tower.

Plains of Ruin

Great Swamp DW.png
Main article: Plains of Ruin

A swampy area South of the Bomb Shop. The Swamp Palace can be found here.

Skeleton Forest

Skeleton Forest.png
Main article: Skeleton Forest

This is the Dark World's reflection of the Lost Woods in the Light World. The Skull Woods dungeon is located here.

Village of Outcasts

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Main article: Village of Outcasts

This location is the Dark World's reflection of Kakariko Village. The entrance for Thieves' Town is located here in the same spot where the Weathercock is in the Light World.

Lake of Ill Omen

Lake-Of-Ill-Omen-ALttP.png
Main article: Lake of Ill Omen

A small lake located in the Northeast corner of the Dark World. Here Link can get the Quake Medallion by tossing an object into the circle of stones, making a catfish appear and giving him the Medallion.

Ice Lake

Ice Lake.png
Main article: Ice Lake

A frozen lake located in the southeast corner of the Dark World, a reflection of Lake Hylia. The Ice Palace is found here.

Swamp of Evil

Swamp of Evil.png
Main article: Swamp of Evil

A dingy area in the southwest corner of the Dark World, which is a reflection of the Desert of Mystery. It hides the Misery Mire.

Light World Dungeons

Hyrule Castle

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Main article: Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)

When Link begins his quest, he must first find a hidden passage to enter Hyrule Castle to rescue Princess Zelda from her cell in the basement.

Secret Passage

Secret-Passage-Room.png
Main article: Secret Passage

After rescuing Princess Zelda from her cell in the basement of Hyrule Castle, Link & Zelda must go to the throne room to find the entrance to the Secret Passage to the Sanctuary. There are many Keese, Rats and Ropes within the Secret Passage.

Eastern Palace

Eastern-Palace.png
Main article: Eastern Palace (A Link to the Past)

The Eastern Palace is the first dungeon in the Light World. Within it, Link will find the Bow. Link must defeat the Armos Knights to win the Pendant of Courage.

Desert Palace

Lttp desertpalace.gif
Main article: Desert Palace (A Link to the Past)

The Desert Palace is the second dungeon in the Light World. Link must use the Book of Mudora to enter the dungeon. Inside, Link will find the Power Glove. Link must defeat the Lanmolas to win the Pendant of Power.

Tower of Hera

Tower-of-Hera.png
Main article: Tower of Hera (A Link to the Past)

The Tower of Hera is the third dungeon in the Light World. Inside, Link will find the Moon Pearl, allowing him to travel through the Dark World without being transformed into a Bunny. Link must defeat Moldorm to win the Pendant of Wisdom.

Hyrule Castle Tower

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Main article: Hyrule Castle Tower

After winning the three Pendants of Virtue and claiming the Master Sword, Link can destroy the energy barrier blocking the entrance to the Hyrule Castle Tower and fight Agahnim.


Dark World Dungeons

Dark Palace

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Main article: Dark Palace (A Link to the Past)

The Dark Palace is the first dungeon in the Dark World. Inside, Link will find the Magic Hammer. Link must defeat the Helmasaur King to rescue the first of the Seven Maidens.

Swamp Palace

Swamp-Palace.png
Main article: Swamp Palace (A Link to the Past)

The Swamp Palace is the second dungeon in the Dark World. Inside, Link will find the Hookshot. Link must defeat Arrghus to rescue the second of the Seven Maidens.

Skull Woods

Skull-Woods-Entrance.png
Main article: Skull Woods (A Link to the Past)

The Skull Woods is the third dungeon in the Dark World. Unlike the other dungeons, Link must travel between the inside of the dungeon and the overworld to reach the boss. Inside the dungeon, Link will find the Fire Rod. Link must defeat Mothula to rescue the third of the Seven Maidens.

Thieves' Town

Lttp map gargoyle.gif
Main article: Thieves' Town (Dungeon)

Thieves' Town is the fourth dungeon in the Dark World, located in the center of the Village of Outcasts. Inside, Link will find the Titan's Mitt. Link must defeat Blind the Thief to rescue the fourth of the Seven Maidens.

Ice Palace

Ice-Palace.png
Main article: Ice Palace

The Ice Palace is the fifth dungeon in the Dark World. Inside, Link will find the Blue Mail. Link must defeat Kholdstare to rescue the fifth of the Seven Maidens.

Misery Mire

Lttp swamp dark entrance.gif
Main article: Misery Mire (A Link to the Past)

Misery Mire is the sixth dungeon in the Dark World. The Ether Medallion is required to enter the dungeon. Inside, Link will find the Cane of Somaria. Link must defeat Vitreous to rescue the Sixth of the Seven Maidens.

Turtle Rock

Turtle-Rock-ALttP.png
Main article: Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)

Turtle Rock is the seventh dungeon in the Dark World. The Quake Medallion is required to enter the dungeon. Inside, Link will find the Mirror Shield. Link must defeat Trinexx to rescue the seventh of the Seven Maidens, Princess Zelda.

Ganon's Tower

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Main article: Ganon's Tower (A Link to the Past)

Ganon's Tower is the eighth and final dungeon in A Link to the Past. Link must rescue the Seven Maidens from the other dungeons to gain access to the Tower. Inside, Link will find the Red Mail. Link must also battle the bosses from the three Light World dungeons on his way to fight Agahnim for the second time.

Palace of the Four Sword (GBA only)

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Main article: Palace of the Four Sword

The Palace of the Four Sword is a bonus dungeon only available in the Game Boy Advance remake of A Link to the Past. The dungeon is located on the East side of the Pyramid of Power. To be able to go through the dungeon, you must first complete the Four Swords multiplayer game. The Palace of the Four Sword contains various puzzles and more difficult versions of A Link to the Past bosses.

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