Fans of the TV series “Game of Thrones,” which is based on George R. R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” fantasy novels, will recognize this part of Dubrovnik as King’s Landing, the fictional capital of the Seven Kingdoms. TCN’s series taking a closer look at various aspects of Game of Thrones in Dubrovnik continues on February 24, 2016, as we look at how Kings Landing compared to historical Dubrovnik, or Ragusa as it was known. It would appear that Ragusa was a much more civilised and progressive place to live… Lord of the Rings. North by Northwest. Casablanca. Alnwick Castle Harry Potter. Game of Thrones. Movie: HBO's TV Series, Game of Thrones. Lawrence of Arabia The Mummy Gladiator Kingdom of Heaven Dubrovnik has been heavily featured throughout the show's seven seasons, serving as the setting of King's Landing, the capital city where the titular Iron Throne sits. The popularity of Game of Thrones was responsible for 10% of the annual growth in tourism in Dubrovnik, the city's mayor told Bloomberg in 2015. The wealthiest residents live in majestic pyramids linked by a network of ancient stone fortifications. To conjure the requisite splendor, many of Meereen’s scenes were shot in Croatia’s Klis Fortress, a 2,000-year-old structure that emerges from the rocks near the southern city of Split. Known as the Pearl of the Adriatic for its magnificent views of the Dalmatian coast, Dubrovnik, Croatia, was the central city of the maritime republic Ragusa, which was annexed by Napoleonic Italy in the early 19th century. This is King’s Landing, where some of the most important events in George R.R. Martin ’s epic saga unfold. A guide to exploring Dubrovnik, Croatia - the medieval city chosen to be the set location of Kings Landing in Game of Thrones. Explore the city walls, eat the best food and look out at the Dalmation Coast. The walking tour will be a combination of history and Game of Thrones. All highlights from the show and interesting buildings we will see on our way. 4. Lokrum Island Botanical Gardens. We get to Lokrum by ferry, it takes about 15 minutes in one direction by boat. Amazing, lush, supreme Lokrum island which was serving as City of Qarth in Game .

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