 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.6907 views
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Funny car plates.6783 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.3275 views
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Layers of rock.2554 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.1878 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.1815 views
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Crystal clear waters.1464 views
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White shutters.1451 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.1436 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.1406 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.1393 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.1388 views
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The beach.1381 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.1381 views
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Viganj at night.1351 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.1331 views
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Red roofs.1329 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...1327 views
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After sunset.1327 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.1324 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.1322 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.1321 views
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A little girl jumping.1308 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.1308 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.1307 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.1306 views
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Grey, green and white.1305 views
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Town beach.1298 views
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Resting and waiting.1296 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.1296 views
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That was close. :)1290 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.1290 views
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The surf and the sea.1290 views
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Viganj at night.1290 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.1285 views
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Framed by vegetation.1280 views
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Island Korčula.1277 views
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Viganj at night.1277 views
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On the pier.1273 views
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Town beach.1270 views
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Last rays.1264 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.1261 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.1259 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.1256 views
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A windsurf in the sea.1256 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.1256 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...1254 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.1254 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.1250 views
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Waves in the sunset.1249 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.1247 views
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Coming home.1245 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.1243 views
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A sailboat with no sails.1243 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)1243 views
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Sweet light.1242 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.1241 views
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Island Korčula.1241 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.1240 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.1240 views
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The beach.1240 views
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Harbor.1240 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.1240 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.1238 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.1238 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.1237 views
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After sunset.1237 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.1236 views
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The town of Korčula.1235 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.1234 views
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Sunset.1232 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.1230 views
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A family on a boat.1227 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 1226 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.1226 views
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Baščaršija.1225 views
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Waterskiing.1223 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.1222 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.1221 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...1220 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.1220 views
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The ferry was rather small.1217 views
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Waterskiing.1217 views
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The beach.1210 views
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Making a turn.1209 views
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Not suitable for bikes!1207 views
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After sunset.1205 views
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Creamy cloud.1203 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...1203 views
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Rocks and pines.1203 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.1201 views
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It was really that red.1201 views
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Walking on the pier.1200 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.1199 views
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Grasses and a chapel.1194 views
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Sea front with private beaches.1192 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.1191 views
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After sunset.1191 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.1188 views
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Dark clouds over the town.1186 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.1183 views
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Picturesque alley.1182 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.1178 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.1175 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.1174 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.1173 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.1170 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!1169 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.1168 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)1167 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)1160 views
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Typical headstones.1007 views
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The Old Bridge at night.1003 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.941 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.923 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.882 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.879 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.853 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.847 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.829 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.828 views
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Sad remnants of the war.827 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.823 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.822 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.816 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.814 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.809 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.805 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.804 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.804 views
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We were the only visitors around.803 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.802 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.799 views
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A minaret and a tower.797 views
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Local craft.791 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.786 views
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The waterfall.785 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.784 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.784 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.784 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.783 views
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The minaret.783 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.782 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.782 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.782 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.777 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.776 views
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Colorful houses.775 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.774 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.774 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.773 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.772 views
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The houses in the vicinity.771 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.770 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.770 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.769 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.765 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.764 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.763 views
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Baščaršija.760 views
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A sad sight.759 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.746 views
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Cobbled and steep.745 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.744 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.744 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.743 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.740 views
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More holes.739 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.736 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.735 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.727 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!720 views
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A common sight.717 views
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In front of the mosque.709 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.697 views
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There is also a museum.690 views
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