10 Must Visit Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Dubrovnik
Game of Thrones is a phenomenal and record-breaking TV series, loved and watched by millions of people every year. So, it is no wonder Game of Thrones fans are thrilled to know everything about the show, including its filming locations.
Dubrovnik is the main filming location for the “King’s Landing,” which is a fictional city where the ruler of the seven kingdoms resides. It understandably plays a huge role in the show, and as a Game of Thrones fan, you should not miss these 10 iconic Game of Thrones filming locations in Dubrovnik.
1. The Walls of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik City Walls is probably the most recognizable place in the show. You can spot different parts of the Walls in many episodes. For example, the famous battle of Blackwater Bay in season 2, episode 9 was shot in the main part of the Walls. Season 4, episode 7, when Cersei chooses the Mountain as her champion, was shot in the west part of the Walls. And in season 2, episode 7, Tyrion and Varys talk on the walls of Bokar Fortress, part of The Walls of Dubrovnik.
2. Minčeta Tower
The Minceta Tower is located on the highest point of the Walls. The Tower, completed in 1463 by Nicifor Ranjina, is one of the symbols of Dubrovnik. In Game of Thrones, the Minceta Tower appeared as an exterior for the House of Undying in season 2 episode 10, when Daenerys hears her dragons screaming, runs to save them and gets lost near the o-shaped building.
3. Trsteno Arboretum
Trsteno Arboretum, located 24 kilometers from Dubrovnik, was erected in the 15th century by a local family Gozze.
In Game of Thrones, Trsteno Arboretum was used as a setting for the Red Keep palace gardens in season 3 and 4.
The Red Keep palace garden is so iconic that it has even been featured in the season 17, episode 17 of a popular American animated show South Park!
4. Fort Lovrijenac
Fort Lovrijenac is a fortress, located on a 37 meters high cliff outside the western part of the Walls. In Game of Thrones, it’s been featured as the exteriors of the Red Keep in King’s Landing. For instance, it appears in season 3, episode 1, when Tyrion and Bronn walk on the walls of Fort Lovrijenac after the Battle of the Blackwater Bay.
5. Jesuit Staircase
Remember Cersei’s infamous walk of atonement on the streets of King’s Landing? Those scenes were shot at The Jesuit Stairs off of St. Dominika Street in Dubrovnik. The place is really popular among the Game of Thrones fandom, so don’t forget to bring a bell with you. Shame! Shame!
6. St Dominika Street
Besides the Jesuit Staircase, the scenes of the walk of atonement were also shot at St Dominika Street in Dubrovnik. The place has also been used as a setting for the massacre of King Robert’s illegitimate sons in season 1.
7. Pile Gate
Pile Gate was built in 1537 and back at the time was the only entrance to Dubrovnik.
In Game of Thrones we see Pile Gate a lot in seasons 2 and 3, for example, in season 2 episode 6, when Myrcella Baratheon departs for Dorne. The scene with the angry crowd, attacking the Lannisters afterward, has also been shot at the Pile Gate.
8. The Island of Lokrum
Lokrum is a small island, located only 600 meters away from Dubrovnik in the Adriatic Sea. According to the legend Richard the Lionheart had visited the island in 1192 and loved it so much, that he decided to build a church on the island. But something went wrong, and the church was built on the mainland instead.
In Game of Thrones, most of the scenes of the mysterious city of Qarth in season 2 and 3, have been shot on Lokrum Island.
9. The Rupe (Ethnographic Museum)
This might sound a little surprising, but the scenes where Tyrion Lannister first meets Oberyn Martell in season 4 in a brothel were shot at Ethnographic Museum of Dubrovnik. In reality, the Rupe is not nasty, but a very authentic and interesting place.
10. Baroque staircase at the Church of St Ignatius
The Church of St Ignatius itself didn’t appear on the show, but the Baroque Staircase, that leads to the church definitely did! In Game of Thrones, this staircase has been used as a setting for the Stairs to the Great Sept of Baelor. Truly iconic!