Game of Thrones Walking Tour, Dubrovnik

Game of Thrones filming locations such as Fort Lovrijenac (Red Keep), Jesuit Stairs (Walk of Shame), and Pile Gate (entrance to Kingโ€™s Landing) are scattered throughout the Old Town. Though the old town was CGI-transformed into King's Landing and the Red Keep, Dubrovnik's distinctive features are still recognizable. Dubrovnik was chosen as the setting of Kingโ€™s Landing (southern capital of Westeros) …

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Dubrovnik – city of stone steps

After a 5-hour bus journey from Podgorica, I got into Dubrovnik just after noon. My decision to stay close to the old town, though more costly, was justified. Over the next 3 days, I was able to fully explore the old town's rich history, churches, monasteries and cobbled streets numerous times and at different hours …

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Dubrovnik City Walls, Croatia

Rising above the sparkling Adriatic sea, the Dubrovnik City Walls are a stone fortress turned spectacular viewpointโ€”an unbroken loop of towers, battlements, and centuries-old tales. Systematically Built and Strengthened As defense against land and sea attacks, the Republic of Ragusa fortified the old town with centuries-old walls built between the 13th and 17th centuries. Perched …

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