12 Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Dubrovnik, Croatia

As soon as any Game of Thrones fan sees the red-tiled rooftops, the towering City Walls or iconic staircases, they recognize King's Landing. Despite its fairytale origins, the extremely popular series found a very real location to film King's Landing-Dubrovnik, which has been the capital city of Westeros since season 2! Click through this slideshow to recreate the magic on a visit to Dubrovnik.

The setting for Blackwater Bay is just outside the Old Town walls. Pile Harbor is where Stannis Baratheon was famously defeated at the hands of Tyrion Lannister at the Battle of the Blackwater. Many water-scenes were shot in the small cove and it inspires many Game of Thrones fan photos.

The nearby pier in Pile Harbor is one of the easiest spots to recreate a famous Game of Thrones scene. It's where Littlefinger offers Sansa a way out of the city-and you can find many fans recreating this iconic scene. Additionally, it's where Cersei says goodbye to Princess Myrcella.

A journey to the capital of the Seven Kingdoms isn't complete without a stop at the famed Red Keep. Many scenes are filmed in Fort Lovrijenac, which is situated just above Pile Harbor, known as Blackwater Bay. While visiting the Fort Lovrijenac, you'll be reminded of King Joffrey's name day, Cersei whispering "Power is Power" to Littlefinger and Bronn haggling with Tyrion.

The Dubrovnik City Walls are used countless times in filming for Game of Thrones. Most memorable are the many exchanges that take place walking the popular attraction. The walls are where Tyrion and Varys discuss the cities defenses, the Mountain kills a few prisoners and King Tommen tells Cersei to return to Casterly Rock.

The entrance into the old town has been used a number of times throughout the years. You can recognize the gate in Jamie's return to King's Landing and in a few red cloak gatherings. Most notably, Pile Gate is where King Joffrey gets attacked by an angry mob and famously screams: "Kill them all!"

Gradac Park, situated behind the Old Town of Dubrovnik, might be the most celebrated park in Westeros. The pretty space is the location of the Purple Wedding Feast, where King Joffrey finally met his well-desired demise. Scattered on the ground are a few leftover red-pebbles used in the filming of the wedding.

Situated along the city walls and known as the highest point in the city, Minceta Tower is a magnificent place to visit for the view, regardless if you enjoy Game of Thrones or not. The tower can be recognized as the House of the Undying, where Daenerys Targaryen searches for her stolen dragons.

Despite being a fantastic heritage museum, the Rupe Ethnographic Museum is the sight of Littlefinger's brothel. Outside the entrance is where Tyrion first meets Oberyn Martell, who arrives in King's Landing to seek vengeance for the death of his family. Sadly, Oberyn's goal doesn't prove to be so simple.

Perhaps Game of Thrones' most memorable scene was shot atop the Jesuit Staircase, also referred to as the Spanish Steps of Dubrovnik. Cersei began her famed walk of atonement atop the steps, while the masses were screaming "shame." Since its such a popular location, the film crew had to pay all the local vendors a full days work. Additionally, the sight doubles as the Great Sept of Baelor.

The 15th century Palace is where the elected leader of the medieval city lived and governed, albeit only for a month at a time. It is situated in Dubrovnik's main square and is well-known by Game of Thrones fans as the house of the Spice Kings of Essos. You can walk down the same staircase Daenerys used while demanding ships to ferry her across the Narrow Sea.

Located a brief 15-minute boat ride from the Old City harbor of Dubrovnik is the beautiful island of Lokrum. This natural paradise was used many times throughout the filming of Game of Thrones. It can be recognized as the city of Qarth and the place where Daenerys initially had her dragons stolen.

The main street of Dubrovnik is built upon shiny limestone and is home to many shops, cafes and historical buildings. It is where Game of Thrones' bustling market scenes play out and where you can find many Gold Cloaks. It is the sight where the City Watch murders the Baratheon bastards and is briefly featured in Cersei's walk of atonement.