 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.7033 views
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Funny car plates.6876 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.3425 views
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Layers of rock.2715 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.1970 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.1933 views
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Crystal clear waters.1577 views
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White shutters.1571 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.1536 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.1530 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.1522 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.1509 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.1506 views
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The beach.1475 views
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Red roofs.1469 views
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After sunset.1467 views
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Viganj at night.1461 views
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A little girl jumping.1441 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...1436 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.1434 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.1434 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.1433 views
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Grey, green and white.1433 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.1432 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.1428 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.1423 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.1415 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.1408 views
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Town beach.1400 views
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On the pier.1398 views
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Framed by vegetation.1397 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.1396 views
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Resting and waiting.1395 views
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That was close. :)1394 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.1390 views
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Viganj at night.1386 views
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Viganj at night.1386 views
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Island Korčula.1385 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.1383 views
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The surf and the sea.1382 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)1382 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.1381 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.1381 views
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Town beach.1378 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.1374 views
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Last rays.1373 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.1371 views
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Harbor.1369 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.1368 views
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After sunset.1367 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.1366 views
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Coming home.1362 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...1360 views
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A sailboat with no sails.1357 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.1356 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.1355 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.1355 views
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Waterskiing.1354 views
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Waves in the sunset.1353 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.1352 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.1351 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.1349 views
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A family on a boat.1346 views
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Sunset.1345 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.1345 views
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A windsurf in the sea.1343 views
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Island Korčula.1343 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.1342 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.1340 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...1340 views
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The beach.1340 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.1339 views
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Sweet light.1339 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.1338 views
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The town of Korčula.1338 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 1336 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.1336 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.1333 views
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Waterskiing.1330 views
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After sunset.1329 views
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It was really that red.1328 views
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Not suitable for bikes!1328 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.1327 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.1324 views
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Walking on the pier.1323 views
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Making a turn.1319 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...1319 views
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The beach.1319 views
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Grasses and a chapel.1317 views
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Rocks and pines.1315 views
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The ferry was rather small.1314 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.1312 views
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Sea front with private beaches.1311 views
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After sunset.1310 views
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Creamy cloud.1307 views
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Picturesque alley.1303 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.1300 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.1300 views
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Dark clouds over the town.1300 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.1299 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)1297 views
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Baščaršija.1294 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.1292 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.1287 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.1287 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.1287 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.1284 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.1281 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)1279 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!1278 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.1275 views
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The Old Bridge at night.1113 views
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Typical headstones.1092 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.1025 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.1008 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.958 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.953 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.950 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.931 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.914 views
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Sad remnants of the war.912 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.908 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.905 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.899 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.899 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.893 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.890 views
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We were the only visitors around.888 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.886 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.883 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.879 views
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A minaret and a tower.878 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.877 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.876 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.876 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.874 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.873 views
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Local craft.873 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.871 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.870 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.866 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.866 views
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The minaret.866 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.864 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.863 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.862 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.858 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.856 views
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The houses in the vicinity.855 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.855 views
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Colorful houses.853 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.853 views
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Baščaršija.852 views
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The waterfall.852 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.851 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.851 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.846 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.845 views
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A sad sight.840 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.838 views
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Cobbled and steep.835 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.835 views
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More holes.830 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.827 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.825 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.824 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.823 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.820 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.812 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.807 views
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A common sight.804 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.794 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!789 views
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In front of the mosque.788 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.778 views
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There is also a museum.775 views
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