“And this,” the guide said enthusiastically, “is the place where they filmed Queen Cersei Lannister’s naked Walk of Shame, a scene that cost the show’s producers almost £40,000 a day for a display of public nudity.”
Quite clearly, the ancient steps we’re walking up, alongside an excited group of Americans and their animated tour guide, have a different appeal to those for whom a certain TV series is the main reason for visiting Dubrovnik’s Old Town.
However, having never watched Game of Thrones, I had no idea who Cersei Lannister was, let alone why she walked naked down this street.
Thankfully, you don’t need to have seen a single moment of HBO’s hit series to appreciate the splendid beauty of Dubrovnik.
Race to the summit
As we reached the top of the stairway, I turned to look back down, admiring the craft that once went into its construction. Harrison and Dorothy were scrambling their way up behind us, in a bid to be
