 Most viewed - August 2007
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One day we went to a deserted beach a few kilometers from Viganj that is only accessible via a steep path down the slope from the road.6726 views
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Funny car plates.6660 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.3077 views
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Layers of rock.2344 views
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While the countryside is gorgeous, many houses that were damaged in the war have not been rebuilt and often there is nobody left to live in them as so many people were killed or moved away.1748 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.1665 views
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Crystal clear waters.1298 views
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Our journey began in the wee hours and by mid-morning we reached the coast near Makarska where the road crosses a mountain ridge and descends to the sea.1278 views
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White shutters.1249 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.1220 views
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The beach.1211 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.1186 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.1184 views
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Viganj at night.1175 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.1148 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.1144 views
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Red roofs.1138 views
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After sunset.1135 views
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Viganj at night.1129 views
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A little girl jumping.1128 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.1127 views
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Grey, green and white.1126 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.1123 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...1120 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.1120 views
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Resting and waiting.1118 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.1114 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.1112 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.1112 views
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Town beach.1110 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.1109 views
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The surf and the sea.1103 views
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Baščaršija.1101 views
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Viganj at night.1100 views
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Island Korčula.1091 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.1089 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.1081 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.1081 views
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Framed by vegetation.1081 views
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Town beach.1079 views
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That was close. :)1077 views
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Last rays.1076 views
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On the pier.1072 views
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The ferry was rather small.1070 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.1069 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.1066 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.1065 views
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Waves in the sunset.1064 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.1064 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.1061 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.1061 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.1061 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...1059 views
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A windsurf in the sea.1059 views
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Island Korčula.1059 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.1055 views
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The beach.1055 views
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One day we drove to the village of Lovište at the very end of the peninsula. The sunset was really that red.1055 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.1054 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.1053 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.1052 views
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Sweet light.1052 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.1052 views
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Coming home.1051 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.1050 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.1050 views
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After sunset.1049 views
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The town of Korčula.1048 views
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A sailboat with no sails.1047 views
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Sunset.1046 views
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View from the restaurant terrace where we ate dinner. I literally didn't have to get up from the chair to take this photo.1044 views
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Waterskiing.1043 views
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Not suitable for bikes!1043 views
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... and after a short downpour rushed to the beach, which was already glowing in the late-afternoon, after-rain light.1041 views
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There is a road that ascends the hills above Viganj and offers great views over the coast and Island Korčula across the channel. The land jutting into the sea on the left is our beach.1040 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)1040 views
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Rocks and pines.1040 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.1039 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.1038 views
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Walking on the pier.1037 views
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Harbor.1037 views
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Waterskiing.1036 views
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Orebić is the main town of the Pelješac peninsula and is dominated by a mountain called Sv. Ilija. One day the peak was shrouded in a strange-looking cloud.1035 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 1034 views
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It was really that red.1033 views
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After sunset.1032 views
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Making a turn.1029 views
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Creamy cloud.1029 views
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Another village for another late afternoon excursion. This time it was Žuljana. The coast was quite rugged here, too, and beautiful just the same.1027 views
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A family on a boat.1027 views
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Grasses and a chapel.1026 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...1025 views
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The beach.1025 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.1023 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...1021 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.1020 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.1017 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.1013 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.1013 views
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Dark clouds over the town.1011 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.1006 views
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Picturesque alley.1003 views
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The coast beyond Lovište is not really suitable for swimming as the rocks are rugged and it's difficult to get into the water.998 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.994 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.993 views
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Sea front with private beaches.993 views
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After sunset.990 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)977 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.976 views
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The water in the harbor is unusually green. It was funny seeing a few locals fishing on the main pier!973 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)965 views
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The Old Bridge at night.893 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.878 views
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Typical headstones.861 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.797 views
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Gazi Husrev-beg's Mosque is a quiet, shady place where you can rest after a long day of trudging around the city.796 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.750 views
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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.748 views
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Sad remnants of the war.748 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.746 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.740 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.730 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.728 views
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On the bridge local boys collect money from the tourists and then perform a 20-meter dive into the river.727 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.723 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.707 views
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A minaret and a tower.704 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.703 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.703 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.703 views
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We were the only visitors around.703 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.701 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.695 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.694 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.688 views
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Colorful houses.686 views
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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.686 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.685 views
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The waterfall.683 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.680 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.680 views
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A sad sight.680 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.677 views
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Local craft.675 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.674 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.673 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.672 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.671 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.670 views
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The narrow alleys are normally full of tourists, but that day was probably just too hot for most people to wander around.668 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.668 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.661 views
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The minaret.661 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.658 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.656 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.655 views
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Built in 1531, the mosque is considered the most important Islamic structure in BiH and one of the world's finest examples of Ottoman architecture.654 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!652 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.650 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.648 views
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A steep street that leads to one of the city cemeteries took some effort to climb in the summer heat.645 views
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More holes.642 views
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The houses in the vicinity.641 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.638 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.637 views
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Baščaršija.633 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.628 views
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There is also a museum.628 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.628 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.626 views
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Cobbled and steep.621 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.615 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.612 views
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A common sight.604 views
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One of the most dramatic things to see in Sarajevo is Tunel, a tunnel which was dug from the cellar of one house in the suburbs under the airport runway and was used to transport people and supplies to the besieged city.600 views
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In front of the mosque.588 views
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