Ascent of San Domenec - Braavos Market, Girona

La Pujada de Sant Domènec (the Ascent of San Domenec) is a very interesting piece of stonework in the heart of Girona's charming historic district of Barri Vell. The ancient neighborhood was built in the 14th-17th centuries and is home to several attractions including the Renaissance-style Palace of Calemany, the Agullana Palace, and the neoclassical-baroque church of Sant Martí Sacosta which dominates the area from the top of the stairs.

This stepped street is a bit steep, so it's probably not to be attempted by those with a heart condition. However, if you feel fit enough, you should be able to brave it without pain.

One of the favorite tourist locations in Girona, also loved by the locals, is the Le Bistrot restaurant with a terrace, found right beneath the arched span in the middle of the steps. Another lovely spot here, that is usually passed unnoticed, is the Taller de Encolados Ensesa. This shop is well worth checking out too, especially in May, during Girona's “Temps de Flors” annual floral festival.

In recent years, this photogenic passage made several appearances in movies, the first of which was “Perfume: The Story of a Murderer” made in 2016. Most notably, however, the Ascent of San Domènec was one of the filming locations for the sixth season of Game of Thrones. There, you can see it when Arya Stark stumbles and rolls down the flight of stairs, overturning several baskets of oranges in the eighth episode.