Fort Lovrijenac, Dubrovnik (must see)
Fort Lovrijenac or St. Lawrence Fortress, also dubbed "Dubrovnik's Gibraltar", is a fortress and theater outside the western wall of the city, soaring 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level. Famous for its plays and importance in resisting Venetian rule, it overshadows the two entrances to the city, from the sea and by land.
Chronologists date the fort's origin to either 1018 or 1038. Early in the 11th century, the Venetians attempted to build a fortification on the same spot where Fort Lovrijenac currently stands. If succeeded, they would have kept Dubrovnik under their power, but the people of the city beat them to it. When the Venetian ships arrived filled with construction materials for the fort, they were told to return to Venice.
The Chronicles of Ragusa reveal how the fort was built within just three months and from then on was constantly reconstructed. The first record of its existence, however, appeared only in 1301 when the council voted on the Fort Commander.
Nowadays, Lovrijenac is famous for hosting the Croatian leg of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.
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Fort Lovrijenac also gained fame as the recognizable Red Keep double in King鈥檚 Landing, frequently appearing in Season 2 and Season 3 of Game of Thrones. In particular, it was the location for King Joffrey鈥檚 naming ceremony in Season 2, Episode 1 鈥楾he North Remembers鈥� where a celebrating tournament was held.
Later in the same episode, the Red Keep is where Cersei confronts Littlefinger and he tells her 鈥楰nowledge is power鈥� to which she exclaims: 鈥楶ower is power鈥�. It is also the destination where King Joffrey is headed after being attacked at Pile Gate and where Tyrion slaps him across the face.
Chronologists date the fort's origin to either 1018 or 1038. Early in the 11th century, the Venetians attempted to build a fortification on the same spot where Fort Lovrijenac currently stands. If succeeded, they would have kept Dubrovnik under their power, but the people of the city beat them to it. When the Venetian ships arrived filled with construction materials for the fort, they were told to return to Venice.
The Chronicles of Ragusa reveal how the fort was built within just three months and from then on was constantly reconstructed. The first record of its existence, however, appeared only in 1301 when the council voted on the Fort Commander.
Nowadays, Lovrijenac is famous for hosting the Croatian leg of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.
*** Game of Thrones Tour ***
Fort Lovrijenac also gained fame as the recognizable Red Keep double in King鈥檚 Landing, frequently appearing in Season 2 and Season 3 of Game of Thrones. In particular, it was the location for King Joffrey鈥檚 naming ceremony in Season 2, Episode 1 鈥楾he North Remembers鈥� where a celebrating tournament was held.
Later in the same episode, the Red Keep is where Cersei confronts Littlefinger and he tells her 鈥楰nowledge is power鈥� to which she exclaims: 鈥楶ower is power鈥�. It is also the destination where King Joffrey is headed after being attacked at Pile Gate and where Tyrion slaps him across the face.
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Fort Lovrijenac on Map
Sight Name: Fort Lovrijenac
Sight Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia (See walking tours in Dubrovnik)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia (See walking tours in Dubrovnik)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles