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Game of Thrones in Dubrovnik: Where King's Landing Really Is

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Dubrovnik's Old Town was King's Landing, the capital of the Seven Kingdoms. The main locations are Fort Lovrijenac, which played the Red Keep, the Jesuit Staircase, where Cersei's Walk of Shame begins, the City Walls, and Gradac Park, where the Purple Wedding was filmed. Lokrum Island stood in for Qarth and has a replica Iron Throne you can sit on, and Trsteno Arboretum, 25 km west of the city, was the palace gardens of the Red Keep in seasons 3 and 4. You can see most of them on foot in a few hours. Fort Lovrijenac is included in the City Walls ticket (EUR 40 for adults from March to November 2026) and in the Dubrovnik Pass.

Location in Dubrovnik In Game of Thrones Entry
Fort Lovrijenac The Red Keep City Walls ticket or Dubrovnik Pass
Jesuit Staircase, St Ignatius Church Start of Cersei's Walk of Shame Old Town street
City Walls Walls of King's Landing EUR 40 adult (March to November), EUR 20 in December
Gradac Park The Purple Wedding Park behind Fort Lovrijenac
Lokrum Island Qarth, plus a replica Iron Throne EUR 30 adult, boat and Reserve entry
Trsteno Arboretum Red Keep palace gardens, seasons 3 and 4 Outside the city, 25 km west

1. Fort Lovrijenac, the Red Keep

The Dubrovnik Tourist Board calls Fort Lovrijenac one of the most famous filming locations in the city. The fortress, perched high above the sea, doubled as the Red Keep, where the Iron Throne stands on screen. Your City Walls ticket also covers Lovrijenac, and so does the Dubrovnik Pass. Full prices and opening hours are in our answer on City Walls tickets and opening hours.

2. The Jesuit Staircase, the Walk of Shame

The baroque staircase leading up to St Ignatius Church, in the heart of the Old Town, is where Cersei Lannister's Walk of Shame starts. The Tourist Board's official map traces the walk in three points, from the staircase down through the Old Town to its end near the Old Port.

Local tip: the staircase is never empty in season, but before 9 in the morning there are far fewer people than later in the day, which makes it the best time for photos.

3. The City Walls

The walls appear in many scenes and helped the production make King's Landing look like a sprawling capital. Walking them is also the best way to see the Old Town's rooftops and the sea, Game of Thrones or not.

4. Gradac Park, the Purple Wedding

Gradac Park, just behind Fort Lovrijenac, was the setting for King Joffrey's Purple Wedding. Today it is a quiet green park with views of the coast and the fort.

5. Lokrum Island, Qarth and the Iron Throne

Lokrum, a short boat ride from the Old Port, was used for scenes set in Qarth. The island also has a replica of the Iron Throne that visitors can sit on. The 2026 adult ticket costs EUR 30 and includes the return boat and entry to the Reserve, and the crossing takes under 15 minutes. The Tourist Board suggests going early in the day to avoid the heat and the queue for the throne. See how to take the ferry to Lokrum.

Local tip: you do not pay extra for the Iron Throne. Your regular Lokrum ticket covers it.

6. Trsteno Arboretum, the palace gardens

Trsteno Arboretum, a 15th-century Renaissance garden 25 km west of Dubrovnik, doubled as the palace gardens of the Red Keep in seasons 3 and 4. It is where Sansa meets Lady Olenna in the Tyrell scenes. The Tourist Board describes it as the oldest arboretum on the Adriatic coast and says it looks best in spring and early summer. The arboretum is run by the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts.

Buses to Trsteno leave from Dubrovnik's main bus station in Gruž. On the official bus station timetable for 4 November 2026, Libertas buses took 20 to 30 minutes and cost EUR 3.10.

Local tip: the bus stop in Trsteno is right by the arboretum entrance, so you do not need a taxi or a tour to get there.

Every location on the official map

The Dubrovnik Tourist Board's Game of Thrones map marks 21 locations: the Drowning of Sir Robert's bastard son, the Purple Wedding, the Docks of King's Landing, the Red Keep, Blackwater Bay, Myrcella's departure and return, the Gates of King's Landing, the Walls of King's Landing, the Riots, the House of the Undying, the Walk of Shame (start, middle and end), Littlefinger's Brothel, the Spice King's Palace, the Battle of King's Landing, the Flea Bottom marketplace, the Port of King's Landing, Qarth, the Duel Arena and the King's Landing Gardens. Apart from Qarth on Lokrum, the King's Landing Gardens at Trsteno and the Duel Arena, all of them are in and around the Old Town.

Should you take a Game of Thrones tour?

Several Game of Thrones walking tours run in Dubrovnik. The Tourist Board notes that some guides worked as extras on the show and use photos and tablets to compare each spot with the scene. You can also visit every location on your own with the map, because the Old Town locations are close together.

Frequently asked questions

Where is King's Landing in Dubrovnik? King's Landing is Dubrovnik's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What was the Red Keep in Dubrovnik? Fort Lovrijenac, the fortress perched high above the sea next to the Old Town.

Where is the Walk of Shame in Dubrovnik? It starts on the Jesuit Staircase below St Ignatius Church and ends near the Old Port.

Where was the Purple Wedding filmed? In Gradac Park, behind Fort Lovrijenac.

Is there an Iron Throne in Dubrovnik? Yes, a replica on Lokrum Island, which you can sit on. It is covered by the regular Lokrum ticket, EUR 30 for adults including the boat.

How much does it cost to see the Game of Thrones locations? Most are in the Old Town streets. Fort Lovrijenac is covered by the City Walls ticket (EUR 40 adult from March to November 2026) or the Dubrovnik Pass, and Lokrum costs EUR 30.

How long do you need for the Game of Thrones locations? The Old Town locations fit into a few hours on foot. Lokrum and Trsteno each need extra time.

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