Well, you might have seen it in mega popular HBO TV series Game of Thrones. Dubrovnik Game of Thrones locations are very popular among young tourists lately. Besides being the pearl of Adriatic, Dubrovnik became town of the kings too! Game of Thrones was based on George Martin’s novels - A Song of Ice and Fire. It is a story about war between seven kingdoms for the control and power for the Iron Thorne – the King’s Landings.

It is filmed in four successful seasons with fans all around the world. Dubrovnik Games of Thrones was filmed in three seasons by now. Dubrovnik represents King’s Landing – the capital of Seven Kingdoms situated in the mythical land of Westeros.  This magical city was just perfect location for filming, but the city walls had to be changed a bit by computer animation.  The role of King’s Landings first belonged to Malt, but Dubrovnik played that important role from the second season. If you watched it, you will recognize Old Town walls in the attack of Baratheons scenes. Especially interesting Dubrovnik Game of Thrones scenes are filmed on most famous Dubrovnik fortress.

Lovrijenac Fortress (St. Lawrence’s fortress) represents Reed Keep – the castell of young and evil King Joffrey. This amazing fortress is a part of many battle scenes in Dubrovnik Game of Thrones episodes. When you look down from Lovrijenac, you will see the Blackwater Bay and bloody battle scenes underneath it. The biggest scene filmed in Dubrovnik Game of Thrones is rebellion against King Joeffery.

Even small city parks were used to film countryside scenes in Dubrovnik Game of Thrones. In Dubrovnik Game of Thrones you will also recognize St. Dominic Street. This curvy street leads to the Ploče gates – the east entrance to the Old Town Dubrovnik.

Lokrum – the small Island across Dubrovnik is actually Qarth. All trading routes are passing through this great and important city. Rector’s Palace also represented this magical city in some scenes of Dubrovnik Game of Thrones. Quart is pictured as a beautiful oasis surrounded by the desert.

From Buza bar, you can have great view to Lokrum Island while sipping the cold drink in warm summer days too!

Zarkovica hill in Dubrovnik surrounding was desert of Khal Drogo – one of the major characters from the first season. This warrior falls in love with Daenerys Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons who decided to fight for the King’s Landings too. Part of Dubrovnik Game of Thrones was also centuries old arboretum in Trsteno. Trsteno is small place approx. 20km away from Dubrovnik. Trsteno represents gardens of the King’s Landings palace in Dubrovnik Game of Thrones.

The series became popular all over the world with lots of fans. Many fans are coming to Croatia only to see the places where the scenes Dubrovnik Game of Thrones were taken. The series is very interesting but very often also brutal and bloody. While filming Dubrovnik Game of Thrones scenes around 1000 locals and tourists played as statist. To be a part of this gigantic project was a dream of every young tourist and citizen of Dubronik too.

Filming map covers different places. Other locations for Game of Thrones were Iceland, Scotland, Ireland and Morocco. Iceland represented Beyond The Wall – dark side of the world. Doune Castle in Scotland was Winterfell. This historical castle is actually around one hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow. In Games of Thrones Winterfell is one of the seven kingdoms that belonged to the Stark family. Castle Ward in Northern Ireland was Winterfell’s courtyard and actually is only few kilometres south of Belfast. County Antrim in Northern Ireland was used as parts of the Dothraki Sea.

Our tip: While in Dubrovnik you can book one-day walking tour ()to see all shooting places. The price is around $80,00.

As a part of this tour you will see the place where the scene when Joffrey starts a riot at King’s Landing was shot, Jaime’s return to King’s Landings and many, many others scenes. The tour includes the guide (usually person who was the part of the set) and entrance tickets to Dubrovnik city walls, Lovrijenac Fortress and excursion to Trsteno Arboretum.

For biggest fans there is 12-day Discover Croatia tour  for approx.. $2,149,00. This 12-day tour will show you highlights from Dubrovnik Game of Thrones and all other locations around Croatia.

Split – beautiful town in middle Dalmatia is new location for season 4 of Game of Thrones. It is still not clear what it will represent but some scenes were already done at place that really was a palace of an emperor. The palace belonged to Roman emperor Diocletian and was built in 4^th century. KIis Fortress was place where Daenerys gains back her power. Klis is situated 13, 5 km away from Split and around 27 km away from Trogir. Trogir is one of the best places to visit in Croatia so do not miss it! Beautiful National Park Krka on Krka River in the background of Šibenik was a great place to take the shots of countryside. Krka is close to one more of the best places to visit in Croatia – Skradin,so visit this beautiful place too.

If you decide to visit middle Dalmatia book your apartment in Trogir and Split area and take a tour around. If you are ready to party, why not combine it with visiting Ultra Europe Festival in Split in June 2014?

If you imagined Dubrovnik as boring historical city this changed you mind for sure!

Book your apartment in Dubrovnik and visit King’s Landings now!

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This fabulous outdoor festival is coming back to Croatia in July 2014 for the second time in a row. Festival starts in Split at Poljud Stadium where takes place for three days – 11^th, 12th and 13^th of July 2014. Sunnery James, Ryan Marciano, Jon Rundell, W&W and Danny Avila are just few of many D.J.s that will be there.

On July 13^th Ultra festival moves to Hvar on Hvar Island where the exclusive beach party follows as a big finish on July 15^th.

This gigantic production will present 37 biggest names of electronic music, lighting and fireworks, pool and beach parties, lots of fun and worlds best clubbing music on one place.

Ultra boat party on July 13^th will probably be the most interesting part of this event.

Music boat will depart for 3 hours long journey from the center of the Split – Riva. Beside great music, excellent companions and the sun you can enjoy refreshing cocktails and snacks to keep you on your feet. You will also have opportunity for a quick swim in Adriatic Sea.

Ticket price for music boat is 25,00 € and you can buy it on Ultra Europe official website.

Around 60,000 fans from 75 world’s countries are expected to visit Split and Hvar only for this event. Those not so lucky can follow it on web streaming. Even that number could reach more than 11 million viewers.

Ultra Festival is raising its stages every year all over the world in nine countries on five continents.

In 2014 Ultralso takes places in Miami (USA), Ibiza (Spain), Buenos Aires (Argentina), São Paulo (Brazil), Santiago (Chile), Seoul (South Korea), Cape Town and Johannesburg (South Africa). Besides Miami Ultra, Croatian one will be the only that lasts longer than two days. Croatia will also be exclusive country for Ultra Europe Festival for 6 years in a row.

For six years in a row (from 2005 to 2008) Ultra won best musical event award from the International Dance Music Awards so unforgettable experience is guaranteed.

Ticket price is 129,00 € and can be bought on official website!

OUR TIP for ULTRA EUROPE FESTIVAL JULY 2014 IN SPLIT, CROATIA

You are running out of time to buy your ticket, and on the other hand, accommodation in Split is fully booked. Trogir is then the best option to stay, as it is only 25 km away from Split, and 3 km away from Split airport.

Book your place to stay at ultra-Europe festival in July 2014 in Split Croatia!

You will find variety of accommodation on our web site. We can offer you studio apartments if you are coming alone and do not want to have roommates. However, there are also lot of apartments up to 11 people. For even larger groups we also have more apartments in one house.

Trogir is very well connected to Split. You can reach it easily by bus or by boat.

How to reach Trogir for Ultra Europe FESTIVAL JULY 2014 IN SPLIT, CROATIA?

Airline:

Airport Split has excellent connections with major European cities.

To reach Trogir from the airport check the website. You can also check taxi option.

Road:

If you are coming by car, there are three ways to reach Trogir:
1. Croatian Highway Dalmatina A1 (exit on Prgomet)

3. Coastal road – Jadranska Magistrala. Starts in Rijeka on north and passes through cities: Senj – Karlobag – Zadar – Sibenik – Primosten and then Trogir.

Sea:

Croatia has boat connections with Italian coastal cities: Ancona, Pescara, Bari or Venetia. You can book ferries for Croatia…

Trogir is one of the best places to visit in Croatia.It is excellent base for one-day trips to nearby places and islands. You can really enjoy good nightlife here and relax on amazing beaches on nearby islands. If you want to have some active holidays beside partying you can find lot of activities as water skiing, surfing, snorkeling, diving and climbing.

If you will be coming to Trogir by car, do not miss to visit National Park Plitivice lakes and Krka waterfalls.

On this road you can also stop by at another one of the best places to visit in Croatia – Skradin. Skradin is beautiful place to visit only 20km away from Šibenik.

While in Croatia do not miss to try some of the best Croatian dishes. You will definitely need to eat something warm and nice after 5 days non-stop partying.

WHO will play at ULTRA EUROPE FESTIVAL SPLIT CROATA JULY 2014

Adventure Club, Hard Rock Sofa, Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano, Jon Rundell, W&W, Danny Avila i Brass Knuckles, DJ-i Adventure Club, Hard Rock Sofa, Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano i Jon Rundell, W&W, Danny Avila.

WHAT else at ULTRA EUROPE FESTIVAL SPLIT CROATA JULY 2014

You will also have an opportunity to see musicians using elements of electronics: The Cure, The Killers, New Order, Duran Duran, The Black Eyed Peas, Erasure, M83, Santigold, The Ting Tings, Cut Copy, Empire of the Sun and Bloc Party

WHEN – ULTRA EUROPE FESTIVAL SPLIT CROATA JULY 2014

This 3 days festival will perform: 11th – 13th July 2014

WHERE- ULTRA EUROPE FESTIVAL SPLIT CROATA JULY 2014

Hvar & Split, Croatia, July 2014

Follow the music and visit Croatia – the God is a DJ!

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WIN SEVEN NIGHTS on beautiful island of Čiovo…

This is what you should do:

• Like our Facebook page Agencija Croatica (and invite your friends and family to like us to!)  https://www.facebook.com/OnlineCroatia
• Post photos from your holidays in Croatia to our Facebook profile
• Wait to see how many likes your photo will get

Simple as that!

The photo with largest number of Likes wins 7 day accommodation for two persons at our cozy studio Oasis in the heart of Dalmatian coast. No additional expenses for accommodation are to be charged. Prize covers only accommodation expenses.  Winner can book his prize in period between January 1^st and June 30^th 2015, or in period between September 1^st and December 31^st 2015.

We reserve the right to remove all photographs with inappropriate content.

Here is little bit more about studio Oasis and Trogir coast:

Studio Oasis is situated in Okrug Gornji on Ciovo Island, only 3 km away from ancient Unesco protected town Trogir in middle Dalmatian coast.

Ciovo is one small beautiful island connected by drawbridge with Trogir on mainland all the time with excellent traffic connections by car, bus or boat.

Split, second largest town in Croatia is situated just 28 km far from Ciovo. Split you can also reach by car, or by boat.

Studio Oasis is situated on quiet and very lovely place away from traffic hustle, settled on the ground floor. Amazing 100 m2 large garden lays in front of the studio. Garden is covered with green grass, flowers and lavender, filled with typical Mediterranean herbs and plants scent was awarded as the prettiest garden in the area.

In a shade of grapevine, apples, oranges and lemon trees, deck chairs and hammock will wait for you to enjoy and relax. And also there is a barbecue in one part of the garden for use.

As there is no traffic this spacious area is very suitable for the children to play. So if you have small baby we can provide baby bed so all of you can enjoy in our beautiful summer Oasis.

Studio is fully equipped and it consists of:

Double bed, bathroom with shower (and there is also outside shower with hot water you can use when you are back from the beach). Large new outdoor covered kitchen equipped with everything you might need for cooking.

To enjoy your tasty summer meals of Mediterranean cuisine, on your private 10m2 large terrace you will find table, chairs and the deck chairs confronted to the Adriatic Sea.

All premises are covered with air condition and internet access free of charge (wi fi ADSL – fast internet). At your disposal is also large parking area in shade and washing machine for use free of charge.

To spend there your perfect holiday next year free of charge, you just need to enjoy the one booked with us this summer and share your memories with us… :).

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