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The world is full of unusual places, sites that are both intriguing and mysterious. House on the Drina River in Serbia has captured both qualities, attracting curious travelers from across the globe, who want to see a house that seems to be floating on water.
Mysterious and tranquil, this tiny house stands on an exposed rock in the middle of the Drina River. It is situated near the town of Bajina Basta, Serbia. The town lies in the valley of the Drina River at the eastern edge of Tara National Park.
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| House on the Drina River in Serbia has captured both qualities, attracting curious travelers from across the globe, who want to see a house that seems to be floating on water. |
The beauty of the house was captured by Hungarian photographer Irene Becker in August. The picture soon became a hit on the Internet. The image was highlighted by National Geographic as one of the best "Photos of the Day" for the month of August.
Irene Becker, Hungarian Photographer, said, "I’m so glad that my picture makes this tiny house known to more and more people."
The house, despite having just found its recent fame, has been standing in the middle of the river for more than 40 years.
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| House on the Drina River in Serbia has captured both qualities, attracting curious travelers from across the globe, who want to see a house that seems to be floating on water. |
Owner of the House, said, "This house was built in 1968. It was not easy to build it then. But finally I made it happen with the help of my friends."
The owner says the house has become a perfect place to spend the holidays. And when the weather is favorable, a boat ride to the house is one of the key highlights.
And after becoming a hit on the web, more and more curious travelers are going to descend on this house on the river, situated almost in the middle of nowhere.
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| House on the Drina River in Serbia has captured both qualities, attracting curious travelers from across the globe, who want to see a house that seems to be floating on water. |
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| House on the Drina River in Serbia has captured both qualities, attracting curious travelers from across the globe, who want to see a house that seems to be floating on water. |
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