Bokar Fortress in Dubrovnik was used as the defensive ramparts of King’s Landing and its interior casemated spaces were used for scenes inside the House of the Undying in Game of Thrones.

Built into the southwestern corner of Dubrovnik’s City Walls, the fortress overlooks Pile Bay and faces Fort Lovrijenac across the water.

Location Highlights
  • Real Location: Bokar Fortress
  • Show Location: King’s Landing battlements & House of the Undying interiors
  • Key Scenes: Tyrion and Varys before the Blackwater battle; Cersei and Jaime watching the Iron Fleet arrive
  • Architecture: Semicircular Renaissance sea fortress

Game of Thrones Scenes Filmed at Bokar Fortress

S2 • E08
Preparing for the Battle of Blackwater

Preparing for the Battle of Blackwater

Tyrion and Varys observe King’s Landing preparing for Stannis Baratheon's attack.

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S2 • E10
Daenerys Searches for Her Dragons

Daenerys Searches for Her Dragons

Daenerys confronts the warlock inside the House of the Undying.

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S7 • E01
The Arrival of the Iron Fleet

The Arrival of the Iron Fleet

Cersei and Jaime watch Euron Greyjoy’s armada arrive.

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History and Architecture of Bokar Fortress

Designed in the 15th century by architect Michelozzo Michelozzi, Bokar Fortress was built to protect Dubrovnik’s western entrance at Pile Gate.

It is one of Europe’s earliest casemated forts, with vaulted rooms designed for artillery and stone arches built directly over the rocky coastline below.

The Fortress in Real Life

Explore the layout of Bokar Fortress, from its outer wall pathways and vaulted chamber to the scenic top terrace and basement tunnels.

Grassy pathway along the Dubrovnik City Walls leading toward Bokar Fortress with Fort Lovrijenac visible in the distance
Stone stairs descending to the tunnel entrance beneath Puncjela Tower near Bokar Fortress
Interior of the short stone tunnel beneath Puncjela Tower with daylight visible at the far exit
Pathway approaching Bokar Fortress with the lower courtyard gate ahead and Fort Lovrijenac in the background
Stone gate leading into the lower courtyard of Bokar Fortress
Lower courtyard of Bokar Fortress with the entrance doorway and stairs leading to the upper terrace
Horse sculpture from the Hrvoje Dumančić Circle exhibition displayed in the lower courtyard of Bokar Fortress
Stone stairs rising from the lower courtyard toward the upper terrace of Bokar Fortress
Bottom-up view of the terrace stairs with the lower courtyard and entrance gate of Bokar Fortress beside them
Entrance doorway leading from the lower courtyard into the main interior chamber of Bokar Fortress
View across the main vaulted chamber of Bokar Fortress looking toward the courtyard entrance
Main interior room of Bokar Fortress with its vaulted stone ceiling and circular defensive design
Stone corridor leading to a side chamber inside Bokar Fortress with a small horse sculpture visible ahead
Close-up of the horse anchor sculpture by Hrvoje Dumančić displayed inside Bokar Fortress
Interior corridor of Bokar Fortress with the doorway leading to the upper passage and terrace access
Curved stone passage inside Bokar Fortress leading toward the upper exterior section
Upper passage exit inside Bokar Fortress with stairs leading to the terrace and a glimpse of Pile Bay beyond
View from top terrace of Bokar Fortress overlooking Fort Lovrijenac
Top terrace of Bokar Fortress overlooking the Adriatic Sea, coastal cliffs, and Dubrovnik City Walls
Historic cannon on the upper terrace of Bokar Fortress with the Adriatic Sea visible in the background
View from Bokar Fortress toward Minčeta Tower, the Dubrovnik City Walls, and the slopes below Mount Srđ
View behind a fortress cannon aligned toward Pile Gate bridge in the distance
Upper staircase descending from the terrace level of Bokar Fortress toward the lower sections of the fortress
View looking down the stone staircase connecting the terrace of Bokar Fortress with the lower courtyard
Interior staircase descending from the main chamber toward the basement level of Bokar Fortress
Curved basement gallery inside Bokar Fortress with arched doorways along the outer wall
View along the curved basement gallery of Bokar Fortress toward its stone end wall
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How to Find Bokar Fortress

To reach Bokar Fortress, follow Dubrovnik's Western Outer Wall (Predziđe) rather than the main City Walls circuit.

The entrance is located at the base of Minčeta Tower in the northwestern corner of the Old Town, leading to the lower wall section.

Bokar Fortress sits at the southern end of this section. After visiting, retrace your steps and exit near Pile Gate.

For the complete route, entrance instructions, and ticket information, see our dedicated guide:

Western Outer Wall Guide  →

For the exact fortress location:

📍 View Bokar Fortress in Google Maps →

Visiting Bokar Fortress

  • Cost: Included with a standard City Walls ticket (€40) or Dubrovnik Pass.
  • Access: Separate entrance route along the Western Outer Wall, distinct from the main upper City Walls circuit.
  • Best Time: Any time during opening hours. This hidden gem gets only a tiny fraction of the main wall traffic and rarely gets crowded.
  • Tip: This specific route is a dead end, so you will need to backtrack along the path to exit near Pile Gate.

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