The area surrounding the Ethnographic Museum Rupe in Dubrovnik was used as a filming location for King’s Landing street and brothel exterior scenes in Game of Thrones.

The stone courtyard and historic archway sit just off the main streets of the Old Town, in a quiet uphill section of the city.

Location Highlights
  • Real Location: Rupe Museum Area
  • Show Location: The Exterior of Littlefinger's Brothel
  • Key Scenes: Tyrion meeting Oberyn Martell; Sparrow raid

Game of Thrones Scenes Filmed at Rupe Museum Area

S4 • E01
Tyrion Meets Prince Oberyn

Tyrion Meets Prince Oberyn

Tyrion welcomes Prince Oberyn to King's Landing.

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S5 • E03
High Septon’s Humiliation

High Septon’s Humiliation

The riot escalates into full public spectacle as authority collapses in real time.

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S5 • E03
Meeting with the High Sparrow

Meeting with the High Sparrow

Cersei enters Flea Bottom and encounters the High Sparrow distributing food among the poor.

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S5 • E06
Littlefinger's Return to King's Landing

Littlefinger's Return to King's Landing

Baelish is stopped mid-walk and blocked by the Faith Militant outside his establishment.

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History of Dubrovnik’s Rupe Granary

Completed in 1590, this large 16th-century building was used as a key grain storage facility for the Republic of Ragusa. It is known locally as “Rupe”, meaning “holes”, a reference to the deep storage silos carved directly into the rock beneath the structure.

These underground pits were lined with a waterproof coating to protect stored grain from moisture and pests. With a capacity of up to 1,500 tons, the system allowed the city to maintain food supplies during sieges or poor harvests.

The Rupe Museum Area in Real Life

Explore the layout of the Rupe Museum area, from the panoramic city viewpoints to the historic stone archway and surrounding alleyways.

Approach view looking toward the historic stone archway passage at the Rupe Museum area
View from the approach path showing both the stone archway and the entrance stairs of the Rupe Museum
Panoramic wide view from the Rupe Museum area looking toward the Franciscan Monastery bell tower and Minčeta Tower against the backdrop of Srđ Mountain
View from the Rupe Museum area looking back through the stone archway with steps in the foreground
View looking out from the top of the small stone steps used to enter the Rupe Museum in Dubrovnik Old Town
View from within the stone archway passage directly in front of the Rupe Museum entrance looking back along the approach path
Distant view looking toward the upper path leading to the entrance area just after ascending to Rupe Street in Dubrovnik Old Town
View from an alleyway slightly away from the Rupe Museum entrance looking out toward Rupe Street in the distance
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How to Find the Rupe Museum Area

From Stradun, walk into Široka Ulica, the wider street leading south from the main promenade. Continue straight uphill through the Old Town streets until you reach a set of stone steps.

Climb these steps to reach the historic archway and courtyard area outside the Ethnographic Museum Rupe. The walk takes around 5 minutes and includes roughly 50 steps.

For the filming location:

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Visiting the Rupe Museum Area

  • Cost: Free
  • Access: Public street outside the museum, open 24/7.
  • Best Time: Any time of day.
  • Tip: The narrow passage stays quiet, rarely crowded, and well-shaded by the museum building.

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