 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.6801 views
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Funny car plates.6718 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.3166 views
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Layers of rock.2440 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.1814 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.1750 views
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White shutters.1355 views
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Crystal clear waters.1343 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.1322 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.1313 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.1289 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.1283 views
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The beach.1280 views
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Viganj at night.1247 views
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Red roofs.1238 views
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After sunset.1236 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.1233 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.1220 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.1219 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.1218 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.1217 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.1214 views
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Grey, green and white.1214 views
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Town beach.1214 views
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Viganj at night.1205 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...1204 views
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A little girl jumping.1203 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.1196 views
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Resting and waiting.1195 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.1192 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.1183 views
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The surf and the sea.1182 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.1180 views
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Framed by vegetation.1180 views
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That was close. :)1175 views
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Town beach.1173 views
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On the pier.1172 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.1170 views
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Baščaršija.1167 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.1163 views
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Island Korčula.1162 views
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Viganj at night.1162 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.1160 views
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Coming home.1158 views
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Last rays.1157 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.1157 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.1155 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.1152 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.1150 views
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Harbor.1150 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.1149 views
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A sailboat with no sails.1149 views
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After sunset.1148 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.1145 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...1142 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)1142 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.1140 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.1140 views
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The ferry was rather small.1138 views
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The beach.1136 views
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Waterskiing.1136 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.1135 views
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A windsurf in the sea.1134 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.1133 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.1132 views
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Island Korčula.1130 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.1130 views
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Sweet light.1129 views
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The town of Korčula.1129 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.1128 views
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A family on a boat.1128 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.1127 views
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Waterskiing.1127 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.1126 views
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Sunset.1126 views
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Waves in the sunset.1126 views
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After sunset.1124 views
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Rocks and pines.1124 views
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Not suitable for bikes!1123 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.1121 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.1119 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.1119 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.1118 views
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Creamy cloud.1111 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.1111 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 1109 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...1108 views
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Making a turn.1105 views
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It was really that red.1105 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.1103 views
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The beach.1102 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.1102 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.1100 views
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Sea front with private beaches.1100 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.1098 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.1096 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...1095 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.1094 views
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After sunset.1092 views
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Picturesque alley.1092 views
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Grasses and a chapel.1089 views
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Walking on the pier.1088 views
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Dark clouds over the town.1087 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!1083 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.1082 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)1077 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.1074 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.1073 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.1065 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)1065 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.1063 views
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The Old Bridge at night.960 views
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Typical headstones.941 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.901 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.867 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.841 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.825 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.795 views
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Sad remnants of the war.793 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.792 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.791 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.790 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.777 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.772 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.771 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.770 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.769 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.761 views
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A minaret and a tower.761 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.760 views
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We were the only visitors around.752 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.752 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.750 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.750 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.745 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.741 views
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The waterfall.738 views
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Colorful houses.737 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.734 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.734 views
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Local craft.733 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.732 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.732 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.732 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.731 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.729 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.727 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.727 views
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The minaret.726 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.723 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.722 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.721 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.721 views
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The houses in the vicinity.719 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.718 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.717 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.711 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.709 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.706 views
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Baščaršija.702 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.702 views
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A sad sight.702 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.700 views
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More holes.697 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.696 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.692 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.692 views
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Cobbled and steep.687 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.687 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.686 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!684 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.682 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.658 views
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A common sight.657 views
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There is also a museum.650 views
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In front of the mosque.647 views
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