 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.6909 views
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Funny car plates.6785 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.3278 views
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Layers of rock.2557 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.1881 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.1818 views
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Crystal clear waters.1466 views
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White shutters.1454 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.1439 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.1409 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.1396 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.1392 views
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The beach.1384 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.1384 views
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Viganj at night.1355 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.1334 views
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Red roofs.1333 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...1330 views
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After sunset.1330 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.1327 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.1325 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.1324 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.1311 views
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A little girl jumping.1311 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.1311 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.1309 views
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Grey, green and white.1308 views
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Town beach.1301 views
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Resting and waiting.1300 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.1299 views
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That was close. :)1294 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.1293 views
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The surf and the sea.1293 views
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Viganj at night.1293 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.1289 views
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Framed by vegetation.1282 views
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Island Korčula.1280 views
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Viganj at night.1279 views
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On the pier.1275 views
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Town beach.1273 views
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Last rays.1267 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.1266 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.1262 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.1259 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.1259 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.1258 views
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A windsurf in the sea.1258 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...1257 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.1253 views
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Waves in the sunset.1252 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.1250 views
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Coming home.1248 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)1247 views
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A sailboat with no sails.1246 views
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Sweet light.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.1245 views
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Harbor.1245 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.1244 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.1244 views
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The beach.1244 views
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Island Korčula.1243 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.1243 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.1242 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.1241 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.1241 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.1240 views
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After sunset.1240 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.1239 views
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The town of Korčula.1238 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.1237 views
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Sunset.1235 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.1233 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 1229 views
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A family on a boat.1229 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.1228 views
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Baščaršija.1227 views
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Waterskiing.1226 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.1225 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...1225 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.1223 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.1222 views
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Waterskiing.1220 views
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The ferry was rather small.1219 views
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Making a turn.1213 views
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The beach.1213 views
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Not suitable for bikes!1210 views
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After sunset.1209 views
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Creamy cloud.1206 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...1206 views
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Rocks and pines.1206 views
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It was really that red.1204 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.1203 views
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Walking on the pier.1203 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.1201 views
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Grasses and a chapel.1197 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.1194 views
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Sea front with private beaches.1194 views
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After sunset.1194 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.1191 views
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Dark clouds over the town.1188 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.1186 views
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Picturesque alley.1185 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.1181 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.1178 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.1178 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.1177 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.1172 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!1172 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.1172 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)1171 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)1163 views
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Typical headstones.1008 views
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The Old Bridge at night.1006 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.943 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.925 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.885 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.881 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.856 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.849 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.831 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.830 views
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Sad remnants of the war.829 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.825 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.824 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.818 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.817 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.812 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.807 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.806 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.806 views
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We were the only visitors around.805 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.804 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.802 views
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A minaret and a tower.799 views
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Local craft.793 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.789 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.788 views
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The waterfall.788 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.786 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.786 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.785 views
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The minaret.785 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.784 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.784 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.784 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.778 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.777 views
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Colorful houses.777 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.776 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.775 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.775 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.774 views
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The houses in the vicinity.773 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.772 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.772 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.771 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.768 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.766 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.765 views
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Baščaršija.762 views
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A sad sight.761 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.748 views
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Cobbled and steep.747 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.746 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.746 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.745 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.742 views
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More holes.741 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.738 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.737 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.730 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!722 views
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A common sight.719 views
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In front of the mosque.711 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.693 views
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