 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.6869 views
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Funny car plates.6763 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.3233 views
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Layers of rock.2510 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.1856 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.1789 views
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White shutters.1418 views
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Crystal clear waters.1411 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.1385 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.1365 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.1347 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.1346 views
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The beach.1335 views
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Viganj at night.1300 views
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Red roofs.1299 views
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After sunset.1287 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.1281 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.1281 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.1281 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...1276 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.1273 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.1273 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.1272 views
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Grey, green and white.1270 views
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Town beach.1265 views
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A little girl jumping.1262 views
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Resting and waiting.1260 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.1258 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.1247 views
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The surf and the sea.1245 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.1245 views
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Viganj at night.1243 views
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Framed by vegetation.1241 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.1240 views
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That was close. :)1238 views
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On the pier.1234 views
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Viganj at night.1230 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.1229 views
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Town beach.1228 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.1226 views
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Island Korčula.1225 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.1220 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.1218 views
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Coming home.1217 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.1216 views
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Last rays.1215 views
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Harbor.1214 views
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A sailboat with no sails.1214 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.1212 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...1209 views
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A windsurf in the sea.1208 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)1206 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.1205 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.1205 views
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Waves in the sunset.1202 views
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Baščaršija.1202 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.1200 views
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After sunset.1199 views
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The beach.1196 views
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Sweet light.1193 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.1192 views
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Island Korčula.1191 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.1190 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.1189 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.1189 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.1188 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.1188 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.1187 views
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The town of Korčula.1186 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.1186 views
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Waterskiing.1184 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.1183 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.1183 views
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A family on a boat.1183 views
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Waterskiing.1182 views
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Sunset.1181 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.1181 views
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The ferry was rather small.1179 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.1179 views
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Not suitable for bikes!1177 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.1176 views
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Rocks and pines.1176 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.1175 views
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After sunset.1174 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...1172 views
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Creamy cloud.1170 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 1167 views
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Making a turn.1160 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.1159 views
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The beach.1158 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...1157 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.1156 views
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It was really that red.1154 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.1154 views
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Sea front with private beaches.1153 views
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Dark clouds over the town.1153 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.1150 views
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Picturesque alley.1150 views
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Walking on the pier.1148 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.1148 views
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Grasses and a chapel.1148 views
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After sunset.1148 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.1145 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.1143 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!1139 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.1137 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)1133 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.1130 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)1127 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.1127 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.1123 views
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Typical headstones.988 views
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The Old Bridge at night.978 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.920 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.905 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.863 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.862 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.834 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.828 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.815 views
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Sad remnants of the war.812 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.808 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.806 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.802 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.797 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.794 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.789 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.786 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.785 views
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We were the only visitors around.785 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.784 views
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A minaret and a tower.782 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.781 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.781 views
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Local craft.768 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.768 views
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The waterfall.766 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.766 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.764 views
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The minaret.764 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.763 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.763 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.763 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.762 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.761 views
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Colorful houses.760 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.759 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.754 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.754 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.754 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.754 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.753 views
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The houses in the vicinity.753 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.753 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.750 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.750 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.746 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.744 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.743 views
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Baščaršija.740 views
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A sad sight.739 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.728 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.726 views
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Cobbled and steep.724 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.722 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.722 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.720 views
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More holes.718 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.717 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.716 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.709 views
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A common sight.703 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!701 views
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In front of the mosque.691 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.676 views
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There is also a museum.671 views
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