A Worker Found a 200-Year-Old Shipwreck Beneath the Real ‘Game of Thrones’ Capital

A Worker Found a 200-Year-Old Shipwreck Beneath the Real ‘Game of Thrones’ Capital

Dubrovnik may not have dragons or dire wolves, but it’s got plenty of remarkable history of its own, evidently still waiting to be discovered.

Diver discovers 18th-century shipwreck near Game of Thrones location

A mystery shipwreck has been discovered in the seas off Dubrovnik, Croatia, at a spot that fans of Game of Thrones will recognise. Founded in the 7th century, the historic port, once dubbed the “the pearl of the Adriatic”, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, with holidaymakers drawn to its southern European sunshine, scenic coasts, and relatively cheap marketplace. That renown was given a furt…