 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.6875 views
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Funny car plates.6765 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.3236 views
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Layers of rock.2513 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.1858 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.1791 views
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White shutters.1421 views
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Crystal clear waters.1416 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.1392 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.1367 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.1350 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.1348 views
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The beach.1341 views
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Viganj at night.1306 views
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Red roofs.1302 views
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After sunset.1289 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.1288 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.1284 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.1283 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...1282 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.1278 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.1276 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.1276 views
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Grey, green and white.1273 views
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A little girl jumping.1268 views
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Town beach.1268 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.1264 views
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Resting and waiting.1264 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.1253 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.1252 views
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The surf and the sea.1251 views
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Viganj at night.1249 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.1246 views
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Framed by vegetation.1244 views
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That was close. :)1243 views
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On the pier.1236 views
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Viganj at night.1235 views
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Island Korčula.1232 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.1232 views
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Town beach.1231 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.1229 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.1223 views
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Last rays.1222 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.1221 views
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Coming home.1220 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.1219 views
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A sailboat with no sails.1217 views
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Harbor.1215 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.1215 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...1214 views
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A windsurf in the sea.1213 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.1212 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.1210 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)1209 views
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Waves in the sunset.1208 views
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Baščaršija.1204 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.1203 views
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The beach.1202 views
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After sunset.1202 views
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Sweet light.1199 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.1197 views
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Island Korčula.1196 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.1196 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.1195 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.1195 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.1195 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.1194 views
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The town of Korčula.1192 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.1192 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.1190 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.1190 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.1189 views
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Sunset.1188 views
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Waterskiing.1187 views
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A family on a boat.1186 views
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Waterskiing.1185 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.1184 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.1184 views
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The ferry was rather small.1183 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.1181 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.1181 views
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Not suitable for bikes!1180 views
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Rocks and pines.1179 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...1178 views
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After sunset.1177 views
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Creamy cloud.1176 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 1175 views
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Making a turn.1165 views
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The beach.1165 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.1165 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...1164 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.1162 views
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It was really that red.1158 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.1157 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.1156 views
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Sea front with private beaches.1156 views
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Dark clouds over the town.1155 views
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Walking on the pier.1154 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.1154 views
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Picturesque alley.1153 views
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Grasses and a chapel.1151 views
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After sunset.1150 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.1149 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.1146 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.1144 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!1142 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.1136 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)1136 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.1130 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)1130 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.1130 views
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Typical headstones.990 views
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The Old Bridge at night.982 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.922 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.907 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.865 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.865 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.836 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.830 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.817 views
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Sad remnants of the war.815 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.810 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.809 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.804 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.800 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.796 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.792 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.788 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.788 views
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We were the only visitors around.787 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.786 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.784 views
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A minaret and a tower.784 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.783 views
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Local craft.770 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.770 views
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The waterfall.768 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.768 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.766 views
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The minaret.766 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.765 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.765 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.765 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.764 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.763 views
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Colorful houses.762 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.761 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.757 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.756 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.756 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.756 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.755 views
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The houses in the vicinity.755 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.755 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.753 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.752 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.748 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.745 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.745 views
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Baščaršija.742 views
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A sad sight.741 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.730 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.728 views
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Cobbled and steep.726 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.724 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.724 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.722 views
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More holes.720 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.719 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.718 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.711 views
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A common sight.705 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!703 views
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In front of the mosque.693 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.673 views
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