The iron throne feels surprisingly uncomfortable beneath you - just ask the actor who played Viserys Targaryen. "Eight hours of shooting and my back still hasn't recovered," laughs Stipe Erceg, standing beside the actual prop chair from HBO's hit series at Split's expanded Game of Thrones Museum. The 2025 upgrade transforms what was once a small collection of costumes into a full sensory immersion of Westeros.
New exhibits let you:
• Dodge "arrow fire" in a 360° projection of the Battle of Blackwater
• Smell the dank corridors of Meereen's slave tunnels (thanks to a patented "olfactory system")
• Try on Daenerys' wigs under wind machines that mimic dragon flight
The showstopper? A life-size Drogon whose eyes follow you while his belly rumbles with actual recorded seismic data from Iceland's volcanoes. Museum director Ante Juric explains: "We worked with geologists to recreate the exact vibration frequency you'd feel standing near a dragon."
Insider Tip: Visit at noon when sunlight streams through the stained glass windows, creating a perfect Instagram moment on the replica Moon Door.
Claim Your Throne in Comfort
PrestigeFly Travel Agency (www.prestigefly.com) books business class on British Airways' new London-Split route and VIP museum passes that include a private photo session on the throne. Our "Fire & Blood" package throws in a guided tour of Klis Fortress' filming locations with the castle's actual caretaker.