Minčeta Tower in Dubrovnik served as the House of the Undying in Qarth and as part of the walls of King’s Landing in Game of Thrones.
As the highest point of Dubrovnik’s city walls, the tower dominates the north-western corner of the Old Town fortifications.
- Real Location: Minčeta Tower
- Show Location: House of the Undying & King's Landing walls
- Key Scenes: Daenerys looking for her stolen dragons; Gold Cloaks searching for Gendry; Jon Snow leaving the capital
- Architecture: Circular Renaissance tower wrapping a Gothic fort
Game of Thrones Scenes Filmed at Minčeta Tower
The Killing of Robert’s Bastards
The City Watch threatens the master blacksmith to find Gendry.
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Daenerys Searches for Her Dragons
Daenerys searches for the entrance to the House of the Undying.
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The Final Stark Farewell
Jon Snow emerges from the tower gates and walks toward the harbor.
Explore Scene →History of Dubrovnik’s Minčeta Tower
Originally built in 1319 as a square fort, Minčeta Tower was expanded in the 15th century to strengthen Dubrovnik’s defenses against artillery attacks. The large circular outer wall seen today was designed by architect Michelozzo Michelozzi.
As the highest point of the city walls, the tower gave defenders a clear view over the northern approaches to Dubrovnik and became a symbol of the Republic of Ragusa’s strength and independence.
The Tower in Real Life
Explore the layout of Minčeta Tower, from mountain views and inner stone arches to the curved base walkway and its panoramic top terrace.
How to Find Minčeta Tower
Minčeta Tower is located on the northwestern section of Dubrovnik’s City Walls and can only be reached from the walls route.
If you are walking the full City Walls circuit, you will naturally pass by the tower along the route. If visiting Minčeta Tower first is your priority, the entrance near Ploče Gate provides the shortest approach because the walls follow a one-way counter-clockwise route.
Visiting Minčeta Tower
- Cost: Included with a standard City Walls ticket (€40) or Dubrovnik Pass.
- Access: Accessible only from within the upper City Walls route.
- Best Time: Early morning or late afternoon for cooler temperatures and fewer crowds.
- Tip: Reaching the highest viewpoint requires climbing steep, narrow interior stairs. Bring comfortable walking shoes.