St. Dominic Street, Dubrovnik

Running between Ploče Gate and Dubrovnik’s main promenade, the Stradun, Saint Dominic Street takes its name from the nearby Dominican Monastery that rises beside it. At first glance, it may seem like just another narrow lane threading through the Old Town. But for fans of the HBO series Game of Thrones, this modest street has become one of Dubrovnik’s most recognizable filming locations.

In the world of Westeros, Saint Dominic Street transformed into one of the busiest corners of King’s Landing. Market stalls filled the space, townsfolk gathered, and the City Watch—those unmistakable Gold Cloaks—patrolled the area. One particularly grim scene unfolds here when the guards carry out the brutal killing of one of King Robert’s illegitimate sons—a gruesome reminder that life in the capital could turn dangerous in a heartbeat...

The street appears again in Season 2, Episode 5, titled “The Ghost of Harrenhal.” Standing nearby, Tyrion Lannister and his companion Bronn watch as an angry crowd gathers and a fiery protest speech erupts from the monastery steps. The speaker loudly condemns the ruling Lannisters and even labels King Joffrey the “fruit of incest”—a bold accusation in a city where speaking too freely could quickly cost you your head.

Then comes one of the series’ most unforgettable moments. In Season 5, Episode 10, “Mother’s Mercy,” this very street becomes the path for Cersei Lannister’s infamous naked walk of atonement. As the disgraced queen makes her slow, humiliating journey through the crowd, Saint Dominic Street turns into a stage for one of the most dramatic scenes in the entire series.

So, when you pass through this narrow stone corridor today, it’s worth remembering that beneath its quiet façade lies a street that once hosted markets, protests, royal scandals, and some of the most unforgettable moments in King’s Landing. In other words—just another busy day in Westeros...