Herzegovina 27.08.2018


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Bosnia and Herzegovina consists from two parts: Bosnia and (guess what? :) ) Herzegovina. The second part is just 20% of the country, but still has lots of important places. Central city is Mostar.

Photo 1938
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Photo 1938
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There are lots of mosques in the city. There is ancient Quran in one of them from XVI century or something.

Photo 1939
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Photo 1939
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For a small fee it is allowed to go up to the minaret to enjoy the city view from the top.

Photo 1940
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Photo 1940
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There are many footprints from Bosnian war in the city. Much more than in Sarajevo.

Photo 1941
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Photo 1941
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Pretty central walking street.

Photo 1942
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Photo 1942
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Souvenirs.

Photo 1943
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Photo 1943
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Tourists come here to see the Old bridge. Well, it is a new one, cause the original one was completely destroyed during the war, but still is called the Old bridge.

Photo 1944
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Photo 1944
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Local guys found a way to earn some money via crowd-funding: they advertise the amount of money they need and try to collect it from tourists. Once the goal is reached one of the guys jump from the bridge to the river. It's really high there. I woudn't recommend to repeat it.

Photo 1945
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Photo 1945
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The river divides the city to two parts. But it also divides citizens. As I was told by a local guy, normally they don't cross the river: on the other side there's a good chance to be beaten. Even nowadays. Though nobody touches tourists. So there's nothing to be afraid of. Unless you live in this town.

Photo 1946
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Photo 1946
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Streets are very narrow and steep in the city. It's hard to go by car there. Especially if you decide to go in the wrong direction like this guy on the photo.

Photo 1947
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Photo 1947
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All in for a perfect shot (:

Photo 1948
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Photo 1948
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Blagaj. Dervish house. Though it doesn't look like a house for a humble ascetic.

Photo 1949
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Photo 1949
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On the other side of the river there's a trail under the cliff. There's amazing view. But watch out: stoned constantly fall from the top and can easily got to someones head. However there is no even warning sign.

Photo 1950
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Photo 1950
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Photo 1951
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Photo 1951
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So the further way goes to Montenegro. The road is very beautiful.

Photo 1952
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Photo 1952
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Photo 1953
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Photo 1953
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