 Most viewed - August 2007
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Funny car plates.6317 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.6187 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.2506 views
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Layers of rock.1819 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.1351 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.1113 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.780 views
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Crystal clear waters.759 views
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Baščaršija.742 views
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The beach.623 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.600 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.596 views
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A little girl jumping.587 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.586 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.574 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.567 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.566 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.566 views
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Viganj at night.564 views
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Resting and waiting.559 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.552 views
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Viganj at night.549 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.548 views
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Red roofs.548 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.547 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.545 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...545 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.545 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.545 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.542 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.542 views
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Viganj at night.542 views
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Grey, green and white.541 views
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That was close. :)540 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...540 views
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Last rays.536 views
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After sunset.535 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.535 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.531 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...530 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.530 views
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The surf and the sea.530 views
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White shutters.529 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.528 views
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The ferry was rather small.527 views
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Island Korčula.527 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.526 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.525 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.523 views
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The town of Korčula.523 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.522 views
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Sunset.522 views
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Waves in the sunset.521 views
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Framed by vegetation.521 views
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The beach.520 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.520 views
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A windsurf in the sea.518 views
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Island Korčula.517 views
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The beach.516 views
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Sweet light.514 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.512 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.511 views
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Creamy cloud.510 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.510 views
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Waterskiing.510 views
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Walking on the pier.507 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...507 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.503 views
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It was really that red.502 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.502 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.499 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.496 views
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Rocks and pines.495 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.492 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.492 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.489 views
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Making a turn.489 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 487 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)485 views
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Grasses and a chapel.484 views
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On the pier.483 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.481 views
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After sunset.480 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.477 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.477 views
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Coming home.476 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.473 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.471 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.471 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.467 views
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A sailboat with no sails.466 views
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After sunset.466 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.465 views
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Town beach.464 views
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After sunset.464 views
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A family on a boat.464 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.463 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.462 views
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Picturesque alley.462 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.459 views
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Town beach.458 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.458 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)457 views
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Harbor.455 views
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Waterskiing.455 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)454 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.453 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!452 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.450 views
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Not suitable for bikes!448 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.441 views
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Sea front with private beaches.439 views
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Dark clouds over the town.437 views
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The Old Bridge at night.388 views
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Typical headstones.372 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.355 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.321 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.318 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.311 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.307 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.307 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.301 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.301 views
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Sad remnants of the war.297 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.295 views
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Colorful houses.293 views
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Baščaršija.292 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.288 views
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A sad sight.288 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.286 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.286 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.286 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.286 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.285 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.284 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.284 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.283 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.283 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.283 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.282 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.281 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.280 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.279 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.278 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.278 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.278 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.277 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.275 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.275 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.271 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.270 views
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Local craft.269 views
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A minaret and a tower.267 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.266 views
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Cobbled and steep.265 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.265 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.265 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.265 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.265 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.264 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!263 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.261 views
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The houses in the vicinity.260 views
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We were the only visitors around.259 views
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More holes.257 views
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In front of the mosque.256 views
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There is also a museum.253 views
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The waterfall.253 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.252 views
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The minaret.251 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.250 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.248 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.248 views
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A common sight.244 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.234 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.228 views
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