Fort Lovrijenac is a Medieval fortress (limestone) fort in Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia, and a filming location for Game of Thrones (2011) and Knightfall (2017). Built in 1038. It is owned by City of Dubrovnik.
Location: Pile, Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia
Verified facts
- Appeared in Game of Thrones (tv, 2011–2012)
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-5385, SRC-5386, SRC-7660, SRC-7661, SRC-8901, SRC-9175, SRC-9679 - Appeared in Knightfall (tv, 2017)
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-5387, SRC-5387, SRC-7662, SRC-7663, SRC-8902, SRC-9680 - Located in Pile, Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-5387, SRC-5387, SRC-7664, SRC-7665 - Built in 1038
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5387, SRC-5385, SRC-7664, SRC-7661 - Owned by City of Dubrovnik
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-5387, SRC-5387, SRC-7666, SRC-10118 - Architectural style: Medieval fortress (limestone)
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-5387, SRC-5385, SRC-7667, SRC-7664, SRC-8903
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10118 — Lovrijenac — Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5385 — King's Landing Dubrovnik — Fort Lovrijenac filming location (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5386 — Absolute Croatia — Dubrovnik Game of Thrones filming locations: King's Landing (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5387 — Wikipedia — Fort Lovrijenac (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7660 — Venezia Lines — Fort Lovrijenac: The actual 'Red Keep' of Game of Thrones (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7661 — Walk in Dubrovnik — Dubrovnik Lovrijenac, A Fortress That Stood The Test Of Time (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7662 — Atlas of Wonders — Where was Knightfall filmed? (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7663 — Filming in Croatia (Croatian Audiovisual Centre) — Knightfall (Tier 2, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7664 — City Walls Dubrovnik (official Dubrovnik heritage site) — Lovrjenac Fortress (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7665 — Dubrovnik Tourist Board (tzdubrovnik.hr) — Lovrjenac Fort (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7666 — Total Croatia News — Society of Friends of Dubrovnik Antiquities: Ambitious Plans for 2018 (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7667 — Croatia Traveller — Fort Lovrijenac (St Lawrence Fort) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8901 — 20+ Dubrovnik Game Of Thrones Filming Locations You Can Visit — Third Eye Traveller (Tier 2, journalism_of_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8902 — Fort Lovrijenac — Traces of Places (Tier 3, secondary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8903 — Fort Lovrijenac Dubrovnik: The Complete Guide — Nomado Travel (Tier 2, secondary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9175 — TheTravel — How To See Fort Lovrijenac In Dubrovnik For The Ultimate 'Game Of Thrones' Experience (Tier 2, journalism_of_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9679 — Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Tours — Fort Lovrijenac: The Real Fortress Behind the Red Keep (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9680 — Sky HISTORY — Knightfall recap: the ultimate guide to season 1 (Tier 1, journalism_of_record; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Game of Thrones filmed?
Fort Lovrijenac, in Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, is a real-world filming location used for Game of Thrones. This property has also appeared on screen in Knightfall.
Where was Knightfall filmed?
Fort Lovrijenac, in Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, is a real-world filming location used for Knightfall. This property has also appeared on screen in Game of Thrones.
Where is Fort Lovrijenac located?
Fort Lovrijenac is located in Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County.