Dubrovnik has been a prominent Game of Thrones filming location since Season 2 of the acclaimed TV show and the Croatian city is a must visit for any Game of Thrones fan. After all, Dubrovnik is King’s Landing, the capital of the Seven Kingdoms! The Old Town is full to the brim with filming spots & there are several other locations around the city. I tried to seek out as many GOT filming locations as I could find and it was fun to try and remember the scenes shot at these iconic spots. I did my research and visited them on my own at a relaxed pace but one can also book a tour to get insights and anecdotes about the various shooting spots.
1. Pile Harbour - The setting for King's Landing harbour is visible from Pile Harbour just outside the old town walls of Dubrovnik near the Pile Gate. The small fishing harbour is set between the Bokar Fortress on the left and Fort Lovrijenac on the right.
2. Pile Gate entrance to the old town - It has been used in Seasons 2 (when Joffrey returns to the Red Keep) and 3 (when Jamie Lannister returns to King's Landing).
3. Fort Lovrejinac - Also known as St Lawrence Fortess, it is located just outside the western walls of the old city and instantly recognizable as the Red Keep in King's Landing. It featured prominently in S2 and S3 and was the setting for Jeffrey's naming ceremony when a tournament was held. It was also the location for the famous scene when Tyrion slaps Joffrey.
4. Bokar Fortress - Part of the city's outer walls, it was used mainly for sea wall shots of King's Landing. It was background to the scene where Tyrion and Varys discuss defense strategies for King's Landing from city walls.
5. The Stradun or main thoroughfare - This long main street has been used as a setting for various scenes (it even featured in Star Wars). It is now lined with numerous shops and cafes, heavily maximizing on the GOT appeal to many of its tourists.
6. Dubrovnik West Harbour - It was used in Season 3 when Littlefinger arrives to talk to Sansa and offer her a way out, as she is looking at the ships. It is a stunning place where you could sit for long periods of time and enjoy moments of reflection and solitude.
7. The city walls - They have featured countless times in the series and are a prominent tourist attraction, in its own right. It is truly one of the greatest fortification systems in the world.
8. Minceta Tower - It is the highest point in Dubrovnik and has stunning views over the old city. It featured as House of the Undying in S2, when Daenerys searches for the entrance in the walls, looking for her dragons.
9. Gradac Park - It is located outside the city walls and was the location of the famous scene in Season 4 when Joffrey was poisoned during the Purple Wedding Feast.
10. Ethnographic Museum - Once a granary, the museum contains agricultural exhibits and folk costumes. It was used as Littlefinger's brothel in King's Landing.
11. The Jesuit Staircase - It doubles up as the Great sept of Baelor in King's Landing. It was the starting point of Cersei's infamous walk of shame in Season 5. Cafes and shops were shut down and hundreds of extras were drafted in to line the streets.
12. Rector's palace - The 15th century palace was built for the governing rector of Dubrovnik and now serves as a museum. It features in Season 2 when Daenerys visits the Spice King's mansion to request ships to carry her army.
Apart from the Game of Thrones locations, there are numerous cafes, shops & restaurants lining the narrow cobblestoned streets. One day is all you need to explore the streets of the old town, but if you have more time, it is definitely worth staying here for a few days.
There are plenty of streets to wander and lose yourself in. Take all the time you need and soak in the delights this town offers.
One can even take a walk towards the main bus station, as it has some beautiful views to offer -
The cable car or bus (cheaper) to the top of the mountain is a must do, as one gets a stunning bird's eye view of the town and the coast.
You can also visit Fort Lovrejinac for this stunning view of the old town -
I think I fell in love with Dubrovnik and Croatia, even before setting foot in the country. This ancient walled city on the Adriatic coast has everything going for it - the only problem is that it is always filled with tourists! Dubrovnik is truly outstanding and has something special in the air, which makes it a must visit destination. It is a place that I would like to return in future and no wonder that Croatia is also one of my favorite countries in the world.
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