Bearzek

Stećci

I think this picture shows the best my feelings towards Bosnia. Two people in this picture represent what, to me, a true human being should be. Their love and c...
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I think this picture shows the best my feelings towards Bosnia. Two people in this picture represent what, to me, a true human being should be. Their love and care have helped many people and animals, and they are working hard to gain what they want in life. And what makes them real Bosnians is their great love for the beauty of this country. Not a small number of foreigners fell in love with Bosnia and come back to visit again, because two of them passionately demonstrate why they love this county. Stone monuments in the picture (,,stećci",I do not know that you even have a name for them in English or any other language) are something that is unique to Bosnia and the surrounding region. These are generally grave (although not necessarily) monuments, and they are very nicely decorated, often with pictures from the life of the deceased or of an event, hundreds of years old. In the background is the plain of Gacko - a beautiful plateau, you must visit it, if you enjoy the great wide skies, beautiful sunsets, full red moon and a fantastic starry sky... On the slopes of the plateau in the distance you can see small industrial town of Gacko and Avtovac, the surrounding villages, as well as mine and thermal power plants. I am a very lucky person, because I spent my childhood in such a beautiful place. Bosnia may not be perfect, but it is, without doubt, beautiful and unique, and offers something for everyone.
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