 Most viewed - August 2007
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Funny car plates.6364 views
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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.6273 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.2546 views
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Layers of rock.1869 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.1399 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.1163 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.853 views
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Crystal clear waters.835 views
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Baščaršija.779 views
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The beach.707 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.671 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.655 views
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A little girl jumping.649 views
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Viganj at night.646 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.641 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.640 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.635 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.634 views
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Resting and waiting.632 views
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Viganj at night.632 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.625 views
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Last rays.624 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.622 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...620 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...619 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.619 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.618 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.618 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.617 views
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Viganj at night.615 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.613 views
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White shutters.609 views
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The ferry was rather small.608 views
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The surf and the sea.608 views
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That was close. :)607 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.604 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.604 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.604 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.603 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.602 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.602 views
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Island Korčula.601 views
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The beach.600 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.598 views
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The town of Korčula.597 views
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Waves in the sunset.597 views
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Red roofs.596 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.594 views
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A windsurf in the sea.593 views
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Island Korčula.593 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.593 views
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Sweet light.592 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.592 views
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Grey, green and white.592 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.591 views
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Walking on the pier.590 views
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The beach.590 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.588 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...587 views
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Sunset.585 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.584 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...584 views
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After sunset.584 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.579 views
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Creamy cloud.577 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.574 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.572 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.571 views
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Making a turn.567 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.565 views
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Framed by vegetation.565 views
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It was really that red.564 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 563 views
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Waterskiing.560 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.559 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.554 views
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Grasses and a chapel.553 views
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Rocks and pines.544 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.540 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.533 views
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Coming home.533 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.529 views
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On the pier.528 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.526 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.525 views
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Harbor.523 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)523 views
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A sailboat with no sails.522 views
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Town beach.518 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.518 views
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Waterskiing.517 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.516 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.516 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.515 views
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After sunset.514 views
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After sunset.513 views
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Not suitable for bikes!512 views
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After sunset.511 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.511 views
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Picturesque alley.510 views
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A family on a boat.506 views
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Town beach.505 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.503 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!502 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.499 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)497 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.497 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.493 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.493 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)490 views
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Dark clouds over the town.488 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.484 views
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Sea front with private beaches.477 views
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The Old Bridge at night.429 views
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Typical headstones.428 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.402 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.363 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.357 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.354 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.346 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.342 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.338 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.336 views
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Sad remnants of the war.332 views
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Colorful houses.328 views
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Baščaršija.328 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.326 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.326 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.326 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.325 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.325 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.325 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.323 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.323 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.322 views
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We were the only visitors around.322 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.322 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.319 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.319 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.318 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.318 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!318 views
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A sad sight.318 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.317 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.316 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.316 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.314 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.314 views
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Local craft.313 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.312 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.312 views
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A minaret and a tower.312 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.310 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.310 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.309 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.308 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.308 views
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Cobbled and steep.307 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.307 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.305 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.304 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.304 views
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The houses in the vicinity.304 views
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In front of the mosque.301 views
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More holes.298 views
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The waterfall.298 views
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There is also a museum.297 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.296 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.292 views
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The minaret.292 views
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A common sight.287 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.286 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.286 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.286 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.274 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.271 views
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