![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/inside-eerie-18-storey-abandoned-hotel-on-croatia-cliff-edge-used-as-games-of-thrones-set-owned-by-russian-billionaire/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/j7552k-hotel-belvedere-damaged-abandoned-836645307.jpg&description=THIS eerie hotel in a scenic Brit holiday hotspot was used as a filming set for a smash HBO show and is now owned by a Russian billionaire. The Hotel Belvedere in Dubrovnik, Croatia , has a history as interesting as the storylines seen on Game of Thrones . 8 The property has been abandoned for thirty years Credit: Alamy 8 It looks out on the gorgeous Adriatic Sea Credit: Alamy 8 The location was used in filming an iconic Game of Thrones battle Credit: HBO First built in 1985, the astounding 18-storey building boasted over 200 rooms, a helicopter pad and a private boat dock on the crystal blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. But when the Balkans conflict kicked off in the 1990s, the Serbian Army dramatically bombed the port city to try to push out Croatian soldiers. The hotel even housed refuges between 1991 and 1995. Despite the decay, the formerly breathtaking hotel has been used for a very different purpose since the violent siege. Outdoor explorers have explored the ruins of the five-star hotel, and shared photos in the rubble. The most defining feature of the hotel is the massive spiral staircase in the middle of the building. And the stunning outdoor amphitheatre was used as a location for season four of Game of Thrones. Characters Oberyn and the Mountain duelled in front of a crowd at the Belvedere, making it a popular destination for fans to trek to. [ADD COUPLE MORE PARS ON THE FILMING LOCATION & GOT] Meanwhile, The Belvedere has another enticing attraction - groups of stray Croatian kitties have made the old building their home. One explorer remarked: "The only life that can be found today on Hotel Belvedere's grounds are the local street cats, lounging in the sun and wallowing in their eternal desire for a passer-by to offer them a snack, a far cry from the past. "Today you can still see the ruins of the hotel, abandoned and unloved except by the furry felines who frequent its corridors." Shortly after the Game of Thrones cast filmed on location, the legend){kind=link}
THIS eerie hotel in a scenic Brit holiday hotspot was used as a filming set for a smash HBO show and is now owned by a Russian billionaire.
The Hotel Belvedere in Dubrovnik, Croatia, has a history as interesting as the storylines seen on Game of Thrones.
First built in 1985, the astounding 18-storey building boasted over 200 rooms, a helicopter pad and a private boat dock on the crystal blue waters of the Adriatic Sea.
But when the Balkans conflict kicked off in the 1990s, the Serbian Army dramatically bombed the port city to try to push out Croatian soldiers.
The hotel even housed refuges between 1991 and 1995.