The grand Baroque staircase sweeping up to St Ignatius Church — modelled on Rome's Spanish Steps and instantly recognisable as the GoT 'walk of shame' steps.
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The verdict
Who it's worth it for
Great for
Travellers on a budget
Couples
Solo travellers
Photographers
Depends
If you've only got a day
Families with kids
History & culture buffs
The genuinely curious
Not for
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Worth it for travellers on a budget, couples and solo travellers.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
A beautiful free Baroque staircase modelled on Rome's Spanish Steps, sweeping up to St Ignatius Church.
Not independently verified — estimated
Everyone wants the same empty-stairs shot, so midday means queuing among selfie sticks.
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What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
As a couple
A quick, photogenic stop, best at dawn when it's both serene and shootable.
With friends
A fun GoT fan pilgrimage if you keep expectations to a couple of minutes.
First-timers
Worth a brief look for the architecture and the famous 'walk of shame' steps.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
Free
Time
10 min
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Early morning for the serene, crowd-free version of the photo.
Getting there
In the upper Old Town near Gundulić Square, leading to St Ignatius Church.
Accessibility
It is a steep staircase; the view from the base is step-free.
The Baroque staircase of 136 steps was built in 1738 by Roman architect Pietro Passalacqua to link the Jesuit church of St Ignatius with Gundulić Square, and is often likened to Rome's Spanish Steps. thedubrovnikguide.com ↗
In Game of Thrones season 5 the stairs were where Cersei Lannister began her 'walk of shame' down into King's Landing. tripadvisor.com ↗
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