Dragon's Landing

As you stand on this stone plateau within the walls of Klis Fortress, you are looking out over what HBO has transformed into a famous location called Dragon’s Landing – the backdrop for the city of Meereen from the world-famous series *Game of Thrones*. After the series was filmed, this historic site was no longer just a medieval fortress above Split. It became the home of Daenerys Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons, and the scene of her attempt to free the slaves in the eastern lands of Westeros. The production of the series arrived in Klis in 2013, during the preparations for the fourth season. The directors and set designers were looking for a location that exuded an oriental atmosphere, with rustic architecture, stone walls and dramatic views – and they found it right here. This part of the fortress was transformed into the main square of Meereen, where the famous scene of the crucifixion of the slave owners was filmed as a warning, when Daenerys takes over the city and begins her reign. The film crew transformed this area into a set without any major structural interventions – they used the existing walls, courtyards and passages. Only details were added: flags, sculptures and props that gave Klis Fortress the appearance of an exotic capital. The cast, led by Emilia Clarke, filmed some of the key shots right here, while dragons – with the help of CGI effects – flew above these walls. Today, when you step onto these stone slabs, you may not see dragons in the sky, but you will feel the same breath of drama.