The North Remembers Hedges", an avenue of gnarly beech trees near Armoy, County Antrim. For the exteriors of the capital city of King's Landing, that had been doubled for Malta for the entire season 1, now the production flew to the Croatian city of Dubrovnik. Known as "The Pearl of the Adriatic", the city proved to be a good representation of King's Landing since it shared many characteristics with the fictional capital: it had a well-preserved medieval look, with high walls and the sea at its side. According to David Benioff, executive producer of the show, "The minute we started walking around the
Parable of the Pearl story. However, those who do not believe in the kingdom of heaven enough to stake their whole future on it are unworthy of the kingdom. This interpretation of the parable is the inspiration for a number of hymns, including the anonymous Swedish hymn "Den Kostliga Pärlan" ("O That Pearl of Great Price!"), which begins: <poem> O that Pearl of great price! have you found it? Is the Savior supreme in your love? O consider it well, ere you answer, As you hope for a welcome above. Have you given up all for this Treasure? Have you counted past gains as