Metkovic Bosnia's Unhealthy Port

Metkovic, the port of Bosnia on the Mediterranean, is located on a piece of land created by the silt of the Narenta River, about 12 miles from where the river meets the sea. It has a bad reputation for being one of the most unhealthy ports on the Adriatic. The land around the city is swampy, and it is believed that poisonous gases rise from the ground at night, especially when the sun goes down.

Metkovic is a modern commercial city with a population of around 4,000 people, mostly Italians, Greeks, and Jews, and it resembles an Italian town in appearance. The main industries in Metkovic are fishing and shipping Sightseeing Sofia.

As the trade in Bosnia grows, Metkovic is expected to become a more important port. However, malaria and mosquitoes make it a place people try to avoid. The trains from Sarajevo are scheduled to connect quickly with the steamers, allowing passengers to pass through Metkovic as quickly as possible, almost as if it were a disease-ridden area. Despite this, Metkovic is not as bad as Colon (a port in Panama), and in fact, the buildings in Metkovic are made of stone or brick, with thick walls, solid floors, and tiled roofs, while Colon is mainly made up of bamboo huts and wooden houses.

Metkovic is about 14 miles away from saltwater. To improve the port, a canal is being dug through the delta area, which is flat and wide, allowing large steamers to dock directly, instead of using smaller boats for cargo. The land around the port is very fertile because it is made up of soil washed down from the mountains. However, due to the unhealthy atmosphere, few people try to farm here. Although there have been efforts to drain the marshland, the costs are too high. I have seen similar tropical plants in places like Yucatan, Cuba, and the Amazon, but nothing compares to the plants found here.

Salona and Spalato Historic Roman Sites

The most interesting places along the eastern coast of the Adriatic are Spalato and Salona, which are home to the best-preserved and most extensive Roman ruins in the region. Many centuries before the birth of Christ, Salona was a large and wealthy city, known for its advanced culture, similar to that of Rome. The people of Salona were rich and had a strong artistic sense. They enjoyed luxury and competition in their lifestyles, which can be seen in the ruins of their palaces, baths, and amusement areas.

The area around Salona, stretching for 50 miles, is full of fascinating sites for archaeologists and historians. One of the most famous attractions is the palace of Diocletian, located in Salona, which is considered one of the best-preserved examples of Roman architecture from its period. This site is of great interest to artists and architects because of its historical significance and impressive design.