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Fair warning to readers, this post may be tailored to Game of Thrones fans.
When we chose Dubrovnik, Croatia as a destination for our Euro-trip, we definitely were living out our Game of Thrones dreams. We wanted to see King's Landing, touch Blackwater Bay, and visit the House of the Undying. And we accomplished all of those and much more.
For those interested, check out my video at the end of this post. But if you're reading these travel blogs on your lunch break, like I frequently do, here's a reader-friendly version:
1) Looking over the city roofs
Highly recommended - walk the city walls. Cost: 10-15 Euros and totally worth it.
Seen in: almost every episode taking place in King's Landing
Following the route gives you a few different length options, we opted for the longest, at 2km.
2) Mineceta Tower - "House of the Undying"
cost: free
The tower is the site of the filming location for the House of the Undying, seen in Season 2, Episode 10.
3) St. Dominika Street - "Flea Bottom"
cost: free
Although there are many filming locations for Flea Bottom, this particular street and it's picturesque steps is the location for a scene in Episode 5 of Season 2.
*See Video*
4) Pile Gate - "Mud Gate"
cost: free
Walking into historic Old Town Dubrovnik, you step right through Pile Gate, known in the show as Mud Gate. You'll recognize it as the mob scene that tries to attack Joffrey and his buddies.
5) West Harbour - "Blackwater Bay"
cost: free
My favorite location to visit, right up there with House of the Undying (for my Dany fans), was Blackwater Bay. Many scenes were filmed here, including this epic one from Season 3, Episode 1.
6) Lovrijenac Fort - "The Red Keep" locations
cost: 4 Euros
The Fortress is used for several scenes, including Joffrey's name day as well as a critical conversation between Cersei and Littlefinger both from Episode 1 of Season 2.
7) Gradac Park - "Purple Wedding"
cost: free
A little off the beaten path (though only a 10 minute walk from old town), you will find the location of the Purple Wedding from Season 4, Episode 2.
*See Video*
8) Lokrum Island - "Qarth"
cost: 10 Euro/person for ticket to and from island
*See Video*
On the island, we found a small building housing a miniature Game of Thrones museum. Shocked and excited, we watched all the behind the scenes videos and of course posed in the Iron Throne.
If you'd like further explanation and maps of these locations, check out my video!
