Watermills on Pliva river on near central Bosnian town of Jajce. Watermills have been built on the river since middle age.

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General view on twenty watermills on Pliva river on near central Bosnian town of Jajce. WatermillsÊhave been built on theÊPlivaÊRiver since the Middle Ages. The twenty watermills Êremains today, located on the natural cascade where theÊwaterÊflows between the twoÊPlivaÊLakes. Apparently local farmers used theÊmillsÊto grind wheat into flour right up until the Second World War. Watermills demonstrate the historical architecture style and carpentry techniques of the region. Pliva lakes and watermills were declared to be ÒNational Monuments of Bosnia and HerzegovinaÓ in 2009.

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Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Jajce
Photo credit: © Amel Emric / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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