 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.6729 views
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Funny car plates.6662 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.3080 views
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Layers of rock.2347 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.1750 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.1667 views
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Crystal clear waters.1301 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.1280 views
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White shutters.1252 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.1222 views
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The beach.1213 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.1190 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.1187 views
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Viganj at night.1178 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.1151 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.1147 views
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Red roofs.1141 views
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After sunset.1138 views
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Viganj at night.1132 views
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A little girl jumping.1130 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.1130 views
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Grey, green and white.1129 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.1125 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...1123 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.1123 views
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Resting and waiting.1121 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.1117 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.1115 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.1115 views
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Town beach.1113 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.1112 views
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The surf and the sea.1105 views
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Viganj at night.1103 views
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Baščaršija.1103 views
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Island Korčula.1094 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.1092 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.1085 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.1084 views
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Framed by vegetation.1084 views
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Town beach.1082 views
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That was close. :)1080 views
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Last rays.1079 views
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On the pier.1075 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.1072 views
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The ferry was rather small.1071 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.1069 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.1068 views
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Waves in the sunset.1067 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.1067 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.1064 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.1064 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.1064 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...1062 views
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A windsurf in the sea.1062 views
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Island Korčula.1061 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.1058 views
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The beach.1058 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.1058 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.1057 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.1056 views
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Sweet light.1055 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.1055 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.1054 views
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Coming home.1054 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.1053 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.1053 views
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After sunset.1052 views
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The town of Korčula.1051 views
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A sailboat with no sails.1050 views
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Sunset.1049 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.1047 views
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Not suitable for bikes!1046 views
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Waterskiing.1045 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.1044 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.1043 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)1043 views
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Rocks and pines.1043 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.1041 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.1041 views
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Walking on the pier.1040 views
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Harbor.1040 views
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Waterskiing.1039 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.1038 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 1037 views
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It was really that red.1036 views
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After sunset.1035 views
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Making a turn.1032 views
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Creamy cloud.1032 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.1030 views
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A family on a boat.1030 views
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Grasses and a chapel.1029 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...1028 views
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The beach.1027 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.1026 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...1024 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.1023 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.1020 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.1016 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.1016 views
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Dark clouds over the town.1014 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.1010 views
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Picturesque alley.1006 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.1001 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.997 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.996 views
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Sea front with private beaches.996 views
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After sunset.993 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)980 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.979 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!976 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)968 views
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The Old Bridge at night.896 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.880 views
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Typical headstones.865 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.800 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.798 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.753 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.750 views
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Sad remnants of the war.750 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.749 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.743 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.732 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.730 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.729 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.725 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.709 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.706 views
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A minaret and a tower.706 views
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We were the only visitors around.706 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.705 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.705 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.701 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.698 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.697 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.690 views
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Colorful houses.688 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.688 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.686 views
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The waterfall.685 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.683 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.683 views
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A sad sight.682 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.680 views
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Local craft.677 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.676 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.675 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.674 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.673 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.673 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.671 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.671 views
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The minaret.665 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.664 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.659 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.658 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.657 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.657 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!654 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.653 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.650 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.647 views
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More holes.644 views
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The houses in the vicinity.643 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.640 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.639 views
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Baščaršija.634 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.630 views
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There is also a museum.630 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.630 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.628 views
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Cobbled and steep.623 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.617 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.614 views
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A common sight.606 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.602 views
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In front of the mosque.590 views
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