The Ultimate King's Landing Viewpoint | Dubrovnik's Breathtaking Panor
๐ Dubrovnik - Once the capital of the prosperous 500-year-old Republic of Ragusa, the real-life King's Landing from Game of Thrones, and "paradise on earth" in George Bernard Shaw's poetry. Now Croatia's most enchanting coastal city, hailed as the "Pearl of the Adriatic". โ๏ธ Dating back to the 7th century, it peaked in the 15th century as the Adriatic's only rival to Venice. ๐ฐ The UNESCO-listed Old Town (1979) sits on a monolithic cliff, surrounded by mighty walls, fortresses, and towers. Inside: cobbled streets, squares, churches, and markets; outside: a bustling medieval port. ๐๏ธ Best Panoramic Spot: Mount Srฤ Summit ๐ 360ยฐ unobstructed views of Dubrovnik's terracotta rooftops enclosed by ancient walls, jutting into the Adriatic's sparkling waters - a sight unmatched anywhere else! โฐ๏ธ Mount Srฤ (410m): The cable car station's viewing platform is NOT the best spot (blocked by cables). Secret vantage point: Walk left toward the cross, then down to a rocky outcrop - the ultimate photo spot! ๐ธ โ ๏ธ Caution: This unofficial viewpoint requires careful footing. ๐ Golden Photo Times โ๏ธ Morning: Front lighting for portraits & cityscapes ๐ค๏ธ Afternoon: Backlit magical haze over the city ๐ Sunset: The crown jewel - watch the city twinkle to life! ๐ฆ How to Reach 1๏ธโฃ Hike ๐ฅพ: 2.5km (~35min) steep zigzag gravel path. No flip-flops! 2๏ธโฃ Drive/Taxi ๐: 6km (15min) via a narrow, cliffside road with sharp switchbacks. 3๏ธโฃ Cable Car ๐ : 3-minute ride with epic ascent views (highly recommended!). ๐๏ธ Fares: 170 HRK round-trip / 90 HRK one-way ๐ฝ๏ธ Summit Dining: Panorama Restaurant & Bar ๐ Dine with jaw-dropping views - book cliffside tables in advance! ๐ฐ Prices: โ Coffee: 35 HRK ๐บ Beer: 60 HRK ๐ Pasta: 130 HRK ๐ท Dinner: 250 HRK #Dubrovnik #KingsLanding #CroatiaTravel #HiddenEurope #SunsetLovers #GameofThrones โจ๐๏ธ
