Funny car plates.6239 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.6053 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.2378 views
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Layers of rock.1680 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.1262 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.951 views
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Baščaršija.667 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.660 views
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Crystal clear waters.627 views
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The beach.499 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.478 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.466 views
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A little girl jumping.461 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.461 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.450 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.436 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.430 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.426 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.425 views
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Viganj at night.423 views
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Viganj at night.420 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.418 views
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That was close. :)416 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.416 views
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Last rays.414 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.413 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.410 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.405 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...401 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...401 views
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Viganj at night.399 views
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Grey, green and white.399 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.398 views
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The ferry was rather small.397 views
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Island Korčula.395 views
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The beach.395 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.395 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.393 views
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Resting and waiting.393 views
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After sunset.393 views
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Framed by vegetation.393 views
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Creamy cloud.391 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...390 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.390 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.389 views
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The beach.389 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.387 views
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A windsurf in the sea.387 views
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The town of Korčula.387 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.387 views
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Island Korčula.386 views
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Sunset.386 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.386 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.385 views
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Walking on the pier.384 views
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The surf and the sea.384 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.381 views
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White shutters.381 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.380 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.379 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.379 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.379 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.378 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.377 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...377 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.377 views
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Making a turn.376 views
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Sweet light.376 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.375 views
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Waterskiing.374 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.373 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.372 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.370 views
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Grasses and a chapel.366 views
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Waves in the sunset.366 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 364 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.361 views
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It was really that red.358 views
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Rocks and pines.352 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.349 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)344 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.343 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.342 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.341 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)338 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.337 views
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Red roofs.337 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.336 views
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Coming home.336 views
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After sunset.335 views
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On the pier.331 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!330 views
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After sunset.329 views
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Picturesque alley.328 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.327 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.327 views
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After sunset.326 views
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Not suitable for bikes!324 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.323 views
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Harbor.322 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)322 views
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Waterskiing.322 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.322 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.320 views
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A family on a boat.319 views
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Town beach.318 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.318 views
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A sailboat with no sails.317 views
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Dark clouds over the town.316 views
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Sea front with private beaches.312 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.310 views
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Town beach.308 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.306 views
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Typical headstones.283 views
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The Old Bridge at night.274 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.226 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.218 views
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Baščaršija.217 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.211 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.207 views
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Colorful houses.202 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.200 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.199 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.199 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.198 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.198 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.197 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.197 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.196 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.196 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.196 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.195 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.194 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.192 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.192 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.192 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.192 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.191 views
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A sad sight.191 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.189 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.188 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.188 views
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In front of the mosque.187 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.187 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.187 views
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Sad remnants of the war.186 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.186 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.186 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.185 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.185 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.185 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.185 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.185 views
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The houses in the vicinity.185 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.184 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.183 views
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A common sight.183 views
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Cobbled and steep.180 views
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Local craft.180 views
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More holes.180 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.176 views
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A minaret and a tower.175 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.172 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.171 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.170 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.169 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.166 views
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The minaret.166 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.165 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!164 views
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The waterfall.163 views
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There is also a museum.160 views
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We were the only visitors around.159 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.157 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.157 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.156 views
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