The Jesuit Stairs, one of Dubrovnik’s most photographed landmarks and the site of the globally famous Game of Thrones “Walk of Shame,” look utterly transformed in winter. In summer, these elegant Baroque steps—designed by Pietro Passalacqua and inspired by Rome’s Spanish Steps—are packed shoulder-to-shoulder with tourists, fans recreating their favourite scenes, and selfie-takers queueing for the perfect angle. But as these photos show, winter tells a very different story.

During the colder months, the stairs leading from Gundulićeva Poljana up to the Jesuit Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola become almost silent. The polished stones glisten under soft streetlights, the architecture stands unmasked by crowds, and the sweeping ascent to Uz Jezuite Street feels suddenly grand again. Here, in the calm of December, a visitor can stand alone—no queues, no noise, no need to crop strangers out of the frame—and take in the Baroque elegance that locals have always known.

It’s a reminder that Dubrovnik’s Old City has two personalities: the lively summer stage, and the peaceful winter masterpiece. And for anyone craving that iconic Jesuit Stairs photo without a crowd of Lannister guards behind them, now is the perfect time to climb, pause, and enjoy the view in complete tranquillity.

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