 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.6691 views
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Funny car plates.6626 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.3044 views
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Layers of rock.2316 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.1722 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.1626 views
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Crystal clear waters.1262 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.1246 views
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White shutters.1207 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.1183 views
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The beach.1163 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.1153 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.1144 views
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Viganj at night.1131 views
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Red roofs.1123 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.1101 views
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After sunset.1099 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.1098 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.1095 views
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Grey, green and white.1092 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.1087 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.1081 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.1081 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...1080 views
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Viganj at night.1079 views
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A little girl jumping.1076 views
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Town beach.1071 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.1070 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.1068 views
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Resting and waiting.1068 views
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The surf and the sea.1066 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.1062 views
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Baščaršija.1054 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.1050 views
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Island Korčula.1049 views
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Viganj at night.1047 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.1047 views
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Town beach.1041 views
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Framed by vegetation.1041 views
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Last rays.1040 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.1034 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.1032 views
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On the pier.1031 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.1030 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.1030 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...1029 views
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That was close. :)1028 views
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The ferry was rather small.1028 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.1027 views
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A sailboat with no sails.1025 views
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Waves in the sunset.1023 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.1022 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.1021 views
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A windsurf in the sea.1020 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.1019 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.1019 views
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Coming home.1019 views
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After sunset.1015 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.1014 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.1014 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.1013 views
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Waterskiing.1013 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.1011 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.1011 views
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The beach.1010 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.1009 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.1009 views
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Sweet light.1008 views
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The town of Korčula.1008 views
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Island Korčula.1008 views
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Harbor.1008 views
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Sunset.1007 views
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Waterskiing.1005 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.1004 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.1004 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.1004 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)1004 views
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Not suitable for bikes!1004 views
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Rocks and pines.1001 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.997 views
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Walking on the pier.995 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.993 views
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After sunset.993 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.993 views
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Making a turn.992 views
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It was really that red.992 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.990 views
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A family on a boat.988 views
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Grasses and a chapel.986 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...985 views
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Creamy cloud.984 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.984 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.983 views
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Picturesque alley.983 views
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The beach.982 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.982 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.980 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...978 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 977 views
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Dark clouds over the town.977 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.974 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.959 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.958 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.957 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!955 views
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After sunset.952 views
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Sea front with private beaches.951 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)941 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.938 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.936 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)929 views
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The Old Bridge at night.858 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.834 views
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Typical headstones.825 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.764 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.760 views
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Sad remnants of the war.710 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.710 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.707 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.702 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.694 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.693 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.689 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.688 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.685 views
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A minaret and a tower.674 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.673 views
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We were the only visitors around.672 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.670 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.670 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.670 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.667 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.664 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.662 views
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The waterfall.653 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.651 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.650 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.650 views
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Colorful houses.648 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.641 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.641 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.640 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.640 views
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A sad sight.640 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.639 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.634 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.633 views
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Local craft.632 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.632 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.631 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.628 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.628 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.622 views
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The minaret.620 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.619 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.618 views
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More holes.615 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.614 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.612 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.611 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.610 views
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Baščaršija.607 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.603 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!602 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.601 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.597 views
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The houses in the vicinity.597 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.592 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.592 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.585 views
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A common sight.584 views
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There is also a museum.584 views
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Cobbled and steep.581 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.579 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.576 views
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In front of the mosque.550 views
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