Funny car plates.6227 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.6034 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.2363 views
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Layers of rock.1671 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.1254 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.938 views
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Baščaršija.658 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.644 views
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Crystal clear waters.610 views
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The beach.479 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.464 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.449 views
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A little girl jumping.445 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.444 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.427 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.422 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.409 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.409 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.407 views
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Viganj at night.404 views
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Last rays.400 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.398 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.397 views
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Viganj at night.397 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.396 views
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That was close. :)394 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.393 views
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Grey, green and white.390 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...384 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...384 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.383 views
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After sunset.383 views
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Viganj at night.381 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.380 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.379 views
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Framed by vegetation.379 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.378 views
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The ferry was rather small.378 views
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The beach.378 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.378 views
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Island Korčula.376 views
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Resting and waiting.375 views
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Creamy cloud.373 views
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The beach.373 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.372 views
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Island Korčula.372 views
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A windsurf in the sea.372 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.370 views
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Sunset.369 views
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The town of Korčula.368 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.367 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.367 views
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The surf and the sea.367 views
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White shutters.367 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.366 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...366 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.366 views
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Walking on the pier.365 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.365 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.364 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.363 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.363 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.362 views
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Waterskiing.362 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.361 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...359 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.359 views
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Making a turn.358 views
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Sweet light.358 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.357 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.357 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.355 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.353 views
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Grasses and a chapel.350 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 350 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.348 views
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Waves in the sunset.347 views
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It was really that red.342 views
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Rocks and pines.339 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.336 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)329 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.329 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.328 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.325 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)324 views
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Red roofs.323 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.322 views
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On the pier.321 views
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After sunset.320 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.320 views
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Coming home.320 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!316 views
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After sunset.315 views
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Picturesque alley.313 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.312 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.311 views
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Not suitable for bikes!310 views
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After sunset.309 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)309 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.309 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.308 views
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Town beach.307 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.304 views
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Harbor.304 views
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A sailboat with no sails.304 views
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A family on a boat.304 views
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Waterskiing.304 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.303 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.302 views
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Dark clouds over the town.299 views
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Sea front with private beaches.298 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.295 views
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Town beach.293 views
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Typical headstones.270 views
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The Old Bridge at night.262 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.217 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.208 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.202 views
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Baščaršija.201 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.194 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.192 views
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Colorful houses.188 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.187 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.187 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.186 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.186 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.185 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.185 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.185 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.185 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.183 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.183 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.182 views
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A sad sight.182 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.181 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.180 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.179 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.177 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.177 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.176 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.176 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.176 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.176 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.175 views
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In front of the mosque.175 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.175 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.175 views
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The houses in the vicinity.175 views
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A common sight.175 views
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Sad remnants of the war.174 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.174 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.173 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.173 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.172 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.172 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.171 views
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Local craft.170 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.170 views
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More holes.169 views
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Cobbled and steep.168 views
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A minaret and a tower.167 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.164 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.163 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.160 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.160 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.157 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!156 views
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The minaret.155 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.155 views
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The waterfall.153 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.150 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.148 views
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We were the only visitors around.147 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.147 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.144 views
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There is also a museum.143 views
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