Trsteno Arboretum served as the lush gardens of the Red Keep and the rocky coastal outskirts of King's Landing in Game of Thrones.
Located just northwest of Dubrovnik, this historic coastal arboretum provided the setting for many of King’s Landing’s outdoor political scenes, especially those involving House Tyrell.
- Real Location: Trsteno Arboretum & Rocky Beach
- Show Location: The Red Keep Gardens & King's Landing Coastal Outskirts
- Key Scenes: Lady Olenna Tyrell’s outdoor tea parties, Sansa Stark’s secret conversations, Varys and Tyrion’s political strolls, and Jaime and Bronn’s secluded sword-training sessions on the rocky beach below.
Game of Thrones Scenes Filmed at Trsteno Arboretum
Sansa Reveals the Truth About Joffrey
Ser Loras escorts Sansa to meet Lady Olenna and Margaery Tyrell, who interrogate her about Joffrey.
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Varys and Olenna Plot in the Gardens
Lord Varys approaches Lady Olenna Tyrell to warn her about Littlefinger's plans for Sansa Stark.
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Margaery Proposes a Highgarden Match
Margaery approaches Sansa to offer her a place in House Tyrell through marriage.
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Sansa Reconsiders Littlefinger's Escape Plan
Littlefinger discusses leaving King's Landing with Sansa after learning of House Tyrell's plans.
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Sansa and Loras Sit by the Fish Pond
Sansa and Loras sit together, happily discussing their anticipated wedding.
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Littlefinger Departs and Sansa's Heartbreak
Sansa watches Littlefinger's ship leave King's Landing.
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Margaery Consoles Sansa in the Gardens
Margaery walks and talks with Sansa, comforting her about her forced marriage to Tyrion.
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Tyrion and Sansa Stroll in the Gardens
Tyrion and Sansa walk together, sharing a lighthearted conversation before being interrupted by Podrick.
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Sansa Mourns the Red Wedding Tragedy
Sansa mourns the tragic deaths of her mother and brother while talking with Tyrion.
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Ser Dontos Gifts Necklace to Sansa
Ser Dontos meets Sansa Stark in the Red Keep gardens.
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Jaime Trains with Bronn
Jaime trains with Bronn to fight with his other hand.
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Sansa's Flight from King's Landing
Ser Dontos hurries Sansa down to escape in a small rowboat waiting on the beach.
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Bronn Urges Jaime to Visit Tyrion
Bronn continues training Jaime to fight with his left hand and challenges his loyalty to his brother.
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Olenna Reveals the Truth to Margaery
Olenna and Margaery stroll through the gardens as Olenna reveals she poisoned Joffrey.
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Cersei and Oberyn Discuss Grief and Vengeance
Cersei and Oberyn stroll through the gardens, discussing the loss of their loved ones and Myrcella's safety in Dorne.
Explore Scene →History of Dubrovnik’s Trsteno Arboretum
Trsteno Arboretum was founded in the late 15th century by the Gučetić family, who asked sailors to bring exotic plants and seeds from their travels to enrich the estate.
The estate later expanded around a Renaissance villa, aqueduct, and Baroque fountain of Neptune, becoming one of the oldest arboretums in the Mediterranean.
Today, the arboretum is known for its historic gardens, sea views, and two enormous Oriental plane trees standing at the entrance, both over 500 years old.
Trsteno Arboretum Photo Walkthrough
Follow the route in order from the entrance through the historic gardens and coastal viewpoints to Trsteno Bay.
How to Find Trsteno Arboretum
Trsteno Arboretum is located about 18 km northwest of Dubrovnik along the coastal road, near the village of Trsteno.
Getting there: Libertas bus lines 12, 15, and 35 run from Dubrovnik’s main bus station in Gruž and stop near the arboretum entrance. The site is also easily accessible by taxi or rideshare services.
Visiting Trsteno Arboretum
- Cost: €10 for adults.
- Access: Tickets available directly at the entrance gate during standard opening hours.
- Best Time: Morning or late afternoon.
- Tip: Visiting during these hours offers the best natural light and a more peaceful atmosphere under the tree cover.