8 places to visit in the filming location of Games of Thrones

Dubrovnik is increasingly attracting tourists from all over the world thanks to the famous TV series "Game of Thrones".

Old City Walls in Dubrovnik. Photo: Meagan Drillinger

Dubrovnik, located in western Croatia on the Adriatic coast, is known as a beautiful seaside city in Europe. It has white-tiled squares, long, deep alleys lined with flowers, and magnificent churches with red-tiled roofs. Since the popular TV series "Game of Thrones" was filmed here in 2010 and lasted for more than a decade, the number of tourists to the city has increased by thousands every year.

Dubrovnik today still retains its peaceful, poetic beauty mixed with its spaciousness and splendor. If you intend to visit Croatia, do not miss the tourist attractions in this city known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic Sea".

Old City Walls

The massive walls that surround Dubrovnik, which protect the city from attacks from the sea, are something you can easily see when you come here. This wall system is also the most prominent image in the series "Game of Thrones" when continuous attacks occur.

The entire wall system is about 6 m thick, nearly 2 km long, built in the 10th century and restored in the 13th and 14th centuries. The walls are built in many different shapes, high and low, interspersed with entrances, where visitors can look out from the ancient citadel to the sea. However, this place is quite hot. If you intend to walk during the day, start early in the morning to avoid the hottest time of the day and the crowds.

The ticket price to walk around the city walls is 35 euros per person. Visitors can buy a Dubrovnik Pass combo to walk around the city walls and combine it with a visit to the Franciscan Monastery, the Museum of Cultural History and many other places.

Stradun walking street

Pedestrian street in Dubrovnik. Photo: Meagan Drillinger

Stradun is the intersection of many streets in Dubrovnik. This street, also known as Placa, is one of the most beautiful pedestrian streets in Europe. Stradun has many restaurants and cafes, making it an ideal place for you to enjoy shopping and relax after a day of activities.

The 300-meter-long white-tiled pedestrian street was built in 1468, with most of the houses and surrounding structures rebuilt in the 17th century after a major earthquake in 1667. The houses on this street were designed to allow people to live upstairs and do business downstairs.

Just a few steps down a side street of Stradun, you will reach the War Photography Museum - which displays rare images from many wars and riots in human history.

Rector's Palace and Museum of Cultural History

Rector's Palace. Photo: Meagan Drillinger

The palace was designed by the architect Onforio de la Cava in 1435, in Gothic and Early Renaissance styles. It survived a fire in 1667 and has been renovated many times over the centuries, but still retains its magnificent beauty. The palace has a large inner courtyard, which is the highlight of the design.

Today, the palace grounds house the Historical and Cultural Museum. Inside the museum is a bust of Miho Pracat, a merchant who contributed to the development of trade in the city. The museum currently has a collection of 15,000 artifacts, regularly hosts exhibitions detailing medieval life, as well as many paintings by famous Croatian artists.

Franciscan Church and Monastery

Franciscan Church. Photo: Meagan Drillinger

Another important historical site to visit when you are in Dubrovnik is the Franciscan Church and Library. This architectural structure was built in the 1600s on the foundations of the original library from the 1100s, and today is considered one of the largest, most valuable and historically significant libraries in Croatia and the world.

It also houses more than 21,000 rare book manuscripts and is a medieval pharmacy, in use since 1317.

Fort St. John

Fort St. John. Photo: Meagan Drillinger

In the eastern corner of the city is the Fort of St. John, known locally as the Fort of St. Ivan. It was once an important garrison in the city. After many renovations, the fortress has been given a new look, becoming a modern tourist attraction that many visitors cannot miss.

Located in the upper area is the Dubrovnik Maritime Museum, which showcases Dubrovnik's maritime history through model sailboats and naval artifacts. Below is the Dubrovnik Aquarium, where you can see unique native fish species.

Travel by cable car

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Take a cable car ride to the hills. The Dubrovnik Cable Car takes visitors to the highest point of the city for some of the best views. On a sunny day, the views can reach up to 50 km. The journey takes about 10 minutes, after which you are free to explore the surrounding area.

Notable attractions include the 19th-century Royal Fortress, built by the French. Also, check out a nice restaurant with views of the old town, along with unique shopping options.

City Harbor

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When talking about Game of Thrones, you cannot ignore the beauty of the city's harbor. From the back gate of the ancient citadel, you can admire the panoramic view of the harbor, where ships are bustling and the sea is blue. Lunch spot Locanda Peskarija is a must-visit with fresh seafood and outdoor grills, with a direct view of the harbor.

Tour for Games of Thrones fans

Image of King's Landing in the movie.

Whatever the Dubrovnik itinerary may be, Game of Thrones fans certainly can't miss the chance to step into the real world of the show.

The Game of Thrones Walking Tour of Dubrovnik is a fun activity that takes tourists to famous locations in the show. Your guide will introduce you to the history and fictional parts of the show as you visit the destinations on the trip. The 3-hour tour includes a guide, entrance fees and transportation into the old town - where King's Landing is in the show.

According to vnexpress.net

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