 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.6689 views
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Funny car plates.6624 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.3041 views
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Layers of rock.2312 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.1720 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.1623 views
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Crystal clear waters.1260 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.1244 views
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White shutters.1203 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.1180 views
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The beach.1161 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.1150 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.1141 views
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Viganj at night.1128 views
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Red roofs.1120 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.1098 views
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After sunset.1096 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.1095 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.1092 views
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Grey, green and white.1089 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.1085 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.1078 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.1078 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...1077 views
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Viganj at night.1076 views
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A little girl jumping.1073 views
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Town beach.1068 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.1067 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.1065 views
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Resting and waiting.1065 views
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The surf and the sea.1062 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.1058 views
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Baščaršija.1053 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.1047 views
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Island Korčula.1046 views
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Viganj at night.1044 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.1044 views
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Town beach.1039 views
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Framed by vegetation.1037 views
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Last rays.1036 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.1031 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.1029 views
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On the pier.1029 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.1027 views
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The ferry was rather small.1026 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...1026 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.1026 views
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That was close. :)1025 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.1024 views
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A sailboat with no sails.1022 views
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Waves in the sunset.1019 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.1019 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.1018 views
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A windsurf in the sea.1017 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.1017 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.1016 views
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Coming home.1016 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.1012 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.1012 views
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After sunset.1012 views
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Waterskiing.1011 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.1009 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.1008 views
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The beach.1008 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.1007 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.1006 views
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The town of Korčula.1006 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.1006 views
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Sweet light.1005 views
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Island Korčula.1005 views
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Harbor.1005 views
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Sunset.1004 views
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Not suitable for bikes!1003 views
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Waterskiing.1002 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.1001 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.1001 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.1000 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)1000 views
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Rocks and pines.999 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.995 views
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Walking on the pier.993 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.990 views
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After sunset.990 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.990 views
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Making a turn.989 views
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It was really that red.989 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.987 views
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A family on a boat.985 views
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Grasses and a chapel.984 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...983 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.983 views
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Creamy cloud.981 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.981 views
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Picturesque alley.981 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.979 views
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The beach.978 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.977 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...975 views
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Dark clouds over the town.975 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 974 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.969 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.956 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.955 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.954 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!952 views
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After sunset.950 views
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Sea front with private beaches.947 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)939 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.935 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.933 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)925 views
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The Old Bridge at night.855 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.833 views
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Typical headstones.823 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.762 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.758 views
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Sad remnants of the war.707 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.707 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.705 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.700 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.693 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.690 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.686 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.685 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.682 views
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A minaret and a tower.671 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.670 views
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We were the only visitors around.669 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.667 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.667 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.667 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.664 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.662 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.659 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.650 views
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The waterfall.649 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.647 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.646 views
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Colorful houses.645 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.638 views
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A sad sight.638 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.637 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.637 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.637 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.636 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.632 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.630 views
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Local craft.629 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.628 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.628 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.625 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.625 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.619 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.617 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.616 views
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The minaret.616 views
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More holes.613 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.613 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.610 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.609 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.607 views
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Baščaršija.605 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.601 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.599 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!598 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.596 views
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The houses in the vicinity.592 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.590 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.590 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.583 views
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A common sight.580 views
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There is also a museum.580 views
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Cobbled and steep.579 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.577 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.575 views
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In front of the mosque.547 views
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