Pile Bay in Dubrovnik was used as the Port of King's Landing in Game of Thrones.
Located between Fort Lovrijenac and Fort Bokar, this small harbour appears in several King’s Landing waterfront scenes, including royal departures and dockside moments.
- Real Location: Pile Bay (Kolorina)
- Show Location: Blackwater Bay & King's Landing Docks
- Key Scenes: Myrcella’s departure; waterfront King’s Landing scenes
Game of Thrones Scenes Filmed at Pile Bay
The Killing of Robert’s Bastards
The Gold Cloaks drown Robert's bastards at the waterfront.
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Myrcella’s Departure for Dorne
The royal family watches from the shore as Myrcella’s ship sails away toward Dorne.
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Blackwater Bay Aftermath
Children search the wreckage of destroyed ships along the shore.
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Littlefinger Speaks with Sansa
Littlefinger gives Sansa hope of escaping King's Landing.
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Myrcella’s Return to King’s Landing
Cersei watches from the shore as Jaime arrives by boat with Myrcella’s body.
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The Final Stark Farewell
Jon says his final goodbyes to his family.
Explore Scene →History of Dubrovnik’s Pile Bay (Kolorina)
While fans know this bay as Blackwater Bay from Game of Thrones, locals have long called it Kolorina.
The name comes from the Italian word colore (color), dating back to the Republic of Ragusa, when this area was used for textile work and fabric dyeing. Small workshops once lined the shore, where fabrics were washed and treated with natural pigments.
That everyday craft gave the bay its name and a long-standing association with color — long before it appeared on screen as Blackwater Bay in King’s Landing.
The Bay in Real Life
Explore the layout of Pile Bay, from the stone pier and coastal cliffs to the viewpoints at St. Lawrence Fortress.
How to Find Pile Bay
Pile Bay sits directly below Pile Square and can be reached from two different sides:
- The Lovrijenac Side: Head to the western side of Pile Square near the Tourist Information Centre. Follow the small stone steps heading south toward the sea. This path leads directly down to Pile Bay, the small waterfront area below Fort Lovrijenac.
- The City Walls Side: Stand in the square facing the main stone bridge that leads into the Old Town. On your left, take the path leading down into the city moat. Follow it down and walk right under the stone bridge to emerge at the waterfront.
Both routes take less than two minutes and bring you directly to the shore.
Visiting Pile Bay
- Cost: Free
- Access: Local fishing harbor and waterfront with no gates or opening hours.
- Best Time: Early morning before the pier and bay area become busy.
- Tip: The calm, glass-like morning water is ideal for photography with clear views of the fortress walls.