 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.6744 views
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Funny car plates.6674 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.3103 views
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Layers of rock.2373 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.1763 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.1692 views
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Crystal clear waters.1315 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.1294 views
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White shutters.1285 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.1251 views
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The beach.1235 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.1218 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.1213 views
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Viganj at night.1202 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.1177 views
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Red roofs.1174 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.1170 views
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After sunset.1169 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.1161 views
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Viganj at night.1158 views
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Grey, green and white.1158 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.1155 views
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A little girl jumping.1154 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.1152 views
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Resting and waiting.1149 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...1146 views
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Town beach.1144 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.1142 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.1141 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.1138 views
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The surf and the sea.1135 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.1133 views
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Viganj at night.1133 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.1125 views
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Island Korčula.1118 views
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Baščaršija.1115 views
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That was close. :)1110 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.1110 views
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Framed by vegetation.1109 views
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On the pier.1107 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.1104 views
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Town beach.1102 views
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Last rays.1100 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.1095 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.1095 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.1092 views
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The ferry was rather small.1091 views
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A windsurf in the sea.1086 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.1086 views
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Island Korčula.1086 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.1085 views
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The beach.1085 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.1084 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.1083 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.1083 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.1083 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...1082 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.1082 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.1079 views
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Waves in the sunset.1079 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.1079 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.1077 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.1077 views
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A sailboat with no sails.1077 views
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After sunset.1077 views
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Coming home.1077 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.1076 views
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Sweet light.1076 views
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Sunset.1076 views
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Waterskiing.1076 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)1074 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.1072 views
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Harbor.1072 views
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The town of Korčula.1069 views
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Creamy cloud.1066 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.1066 views
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Not suitable for bikes!1065 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 1063 views
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A family on a boat.1063 views
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Rocks and pines.1062 views
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After sunset.1061 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.1060 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.1059 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.1059 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.1059 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.1055 views
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It was really that red.1055 views
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Waterskiing.1055 views
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Walking on the pier.1053 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...1053 views
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The beach.1053 views
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Making a turn.1052 views
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Grasses and a chapel.1052 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.1052 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.1049 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.1041 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...1039 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.1038 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.1031 views
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Sea front with private beaches.1030 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.1030 views
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Picturesque alley.1030 views
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Dark clouds over the town.1029 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.1025 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.1022 views
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After sunset.1022 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.1021 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.1009 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)1005 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)1004 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!1000 views
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The Old Bridge at night.915 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.890 views
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Typical headstones.884 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.825 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.811 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.771 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.766 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.766 views
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Sad remnants of the war.763 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.757 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.751 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.750 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.750 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.739 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.727 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.723 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.723 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.721 views
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We were the only visitors around.721 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.720 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.719 views
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A minaret and a tower.719 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.714 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.711 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.711 views
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Colorful houses.708 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.707 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.703 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.702 views
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The waterfall.700 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.699 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.696 views
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Local craft.695 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.693 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.691 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.690 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.690 views
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A sad sight.690 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.684 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.683 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.683 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.680 views
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The minaret.680 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.674 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.674 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.670 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!670 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.668 views
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The houses in the vicinity.664 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.663 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.661 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.657 views
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More holes.652 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.651 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.646 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.646 views
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Baščaršija.645 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.642 views
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There is also a museum.639 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.638 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.637 views
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Cobbled and steep.635 views
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A common sight.620 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.613 views
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In front of the mosque.603 views
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