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Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.
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Old Bridge is Mostar's most famous monument. Built in the 16th century, it was destroyed in the war in 1993 but was later reconstructed and now it's visited by many tourists every year.
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.
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The Old Bridge from the river level.
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On the bridge local boys collect money from the tourists and then perform a 20-meter dive into the river.
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The steps can be pretty slippery.
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.
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The bridge and last sun rays.
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.
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Colorful houses.
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The old part of town with craft shops.
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.
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In such heat nothing beats a cold beer - if you can get one! In Muslim-run restaurants and bars alcoholic beverages are not served.
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Sad remnants of the war.
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The Old Bridge at night.
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