Funny car plates.6229 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.6037 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.2366 views
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Layers of rock.1674 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.1256 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.941 views
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Baščaršija.660 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.647 views
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Crystal clear waters.613 views
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The beach.482 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.467 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.452 views
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A little girl jumping.448 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.447 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.431 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.425 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.413 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.412 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.410 views
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Viganj at night.408 views
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Last rays.403 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.401 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.400 views
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Viganj at night.400 views
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That was close. :)399 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.399 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.396 views
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Grey, green and white.393 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...387 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...387 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.386 views
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After sunset.386 views
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Viganj at night.384 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.383 views
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The beach.382 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.382 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.382 views
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Framed by vegetation.382 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.381 views
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The ferry was rather small.381 views
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Island Korčula.379 views
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Resting and waiting.378 views
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A windsurf in the sea.376 views
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Creamy cloud.376 views
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The beach.376 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.375 views
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Island Korčula.375 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.373 views
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Sunset.373 views
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The town of Korčula.372 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.370 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...370 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.370 views
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The surf and the sea.370 views
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White shutters.370 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.369 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.369 views
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Walking on the pier.368 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.368 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.368 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.366 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.366 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.365 views
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Waterskiing.365 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.363 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...362 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.362 views
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Making a turn.361 views
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Sweet light.361 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.361 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.360 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.358 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.357 views
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Grasses and a chapel.353 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 353 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.351 views
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Waves in the sunset.350 views
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It was really that red.345 views
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Rocks and pines.342 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.339 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)332 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.332 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.332 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.328 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)327 views
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Red roofs.326 views
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After sunset.324 views
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On the pier.324 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.324 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.323 views
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Coming home.323 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!319 views
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After sunset.318 views
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Picturesque alley.316 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.315 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.314 views
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Not suitable for bikes!313 views
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After sunset.312 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)312 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.312 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.311 views
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Town beach.310 views
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Harbor.308 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.307 views
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A sailboat with no sails.307 views
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A family on a boat.307 views
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Waterskiing.307 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.306 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.305 views
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Dark clouds over the town.302 views
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Sea front with private beaches.301 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.299 views
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Town beach.296 views
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Typical headstones.272 views
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The Old Bridge at night.265 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.219 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.210 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.204 views
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Baščaršija.203 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.196 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.194 views
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Colorful houses.191 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.190 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.189 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.188 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.188 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.188 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.187 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.187 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.187 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.185 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.185 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.185 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.184 views
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A sad sight.184 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.182 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.181 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.181 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.179 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.178 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.178 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.178 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.178 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.178 views
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In front of the mosque.177 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.177 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.177 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.177 views
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The houses in the vicinity.177 views
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A common sight.177 views
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Sad remnants of the war.176 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.175 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.175 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.175 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.174 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.173 views
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Local craft.172 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.172 views
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More holes.171 views
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Cobbled and steep.170 views
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A minaret and a tower.169 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.166 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.165 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.163 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.162 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.159 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!158 views
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The minaret.157 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.157 views
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The waterfall.155 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.152 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.151 views
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We were the only visitors around.149 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.149 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.146 views
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There is also a museum.145 views
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