 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.7030 views
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Funny car plates.6874 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.3422 views
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Layers of rock.2712 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.1968 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.1930 views
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Crystal clear waters.1574 views
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White shutters.1568 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.1533 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.1527 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.1519 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.1506 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.1503 views
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The beach.1472 views
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Red roofs.1466 views
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After sunset.1464 views
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Viganj at night.1459 views
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A little girl jumping.1438 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...1433 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.1431 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.1431 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.1430 views
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Grey, green and white.1430 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.1429 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.1425 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.1420 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.1412 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.1405 views
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Town beach.1397 views
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On the pier.1395 views
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Framed by vegetation.1394 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.1393 views
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Resting and waiting.1392 views
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That was close. :)1391 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.1387 views
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Viganj at night.1383 views
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Viganj at night.1383 views
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Island Korčula.1382 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.1380 views
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The surf and the sea.1379 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)1379 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.1378 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.1378 views
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Town beach.1375 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.1371 views
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Last rays.1370 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.1368 views
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Harbor.1366 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.1365 views
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After sunset.1364 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.1363 views
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Coming home.1359 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...1357 views
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A sailboat with no sails.1354 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.1353 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.1353 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.1352 views
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Waterskiing.1351 views
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Waves in the sunset.1350 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.1349 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.1348 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.1346 views
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A family on a boat.1343 views
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Sunset.1342 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.1342 views
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A windsurf in the sea.1340 views
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Island Korčula.1340 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.1339 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.1337 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...1337 views
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The beach.1337 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.1336 views
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Sweet light.1336 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.1335 views
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The town of Korčula.1335 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 1333 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.1333 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.1330 views
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After sunset.1327 views
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Waterskiing.1327 views
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It was really that red.1325 views
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Not suitable for bikes!1325 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.1324 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.1321 views
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Walking on the pier.1320 views
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Making a turn.1316 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...1316 views
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The beach.1316 views
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Grasses and a chapel.1314 views
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The ferry was rather small.1313 views
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Rocks and pines.1312 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.1310 views
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Sea front with private beaches.1308 views
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After sunset.1307 views
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Creamy cloud.1304 views
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Picturesque alley.1300 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.1297 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.1297 views
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Dark clouds over the town.1297 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.1296 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)1294 views
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Baščaršija.1292 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.1289 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.1284 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.1284 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.1284 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.1281 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.1278 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)1276 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!1275 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.1272 views
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The Old Bridge at night.1109 views
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Typical headstones.1089 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.1022 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.1005 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.956 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.951 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.948 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.929 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.912 views
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Sad remnants of the war.910 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.906 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.903 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.897 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.897 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.891 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.888 views
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We were the only visitors around.886 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.884 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.881 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.877 views
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A minaret and a tower.876 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.875 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.874 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.874 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.872 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.871 views
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Local craft.871 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.869 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.868 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.864 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.864 views
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The minaret.864 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.861 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.860 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.859 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.855 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.853 views
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The houses in the vicinity.852 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.852 views
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Colorful houses.850 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.850 views
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Baščaršija.849 views
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The waterfall.849 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.848 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.848 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.843 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.842 views
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A sad sight.837 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.835 views
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Cobbled and steep.832 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.832 views
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More holes.827 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.824 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.822 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.821 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.820 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.817 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.809 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.804 views
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A common sight.801 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.791 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!786 views
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In front of the mosque.785 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.775 views
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There is also a museum.772 views
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