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
Photographers
Depends
Travellers on a budget
If you've only got a day
Families with kids
Couples
Solo travellers
History & culture buffs
Not for
—
Worth it for photographers.
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.
Not independently verified — estimated
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.