Monday 2 July 2007

The Balkans

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This page combines the states which once made up Yugoslavia. After the troubles which led to the splitting up of that country, manhole covers are to be found scattered across the different countries with little regard to present day boundaries. Even here PAM is making inroads, especially in Croatia which has undergone widespread renewal of roads and pavements in recent years.

PAM

PAM Rexel. Stack of ten newly delivered covers seen in Krk
Bjelovar

Tomo Vinkovic, Bjelovar. Seen in Krk

Tomo Vinkovic 1960, Bjelovar Kanalizacija. Seen in Sibernik
Dubrovnik

Vodovod Dubrovnik
Gorica

Ivanovna Gorica, Kanalizacija. Seen in Postojna
Kovina

Kanalizacija Kovina Visoko
Krk

Kanalizacija, Sabbo, Krk. Seen in Krk
Ljubljana

Kanalizacija, Lubljana. Seen in Lipica
Mostar

Livnica Mostar

Livnica Mostar

Livnica Mostar
Sarajevo

There was little sign of distinctive covers in this town which suffered greatly during the siege by Serbia in the 1990s. This cover was eventually found in a suburb, half hidden under a flower container.


Kanalizacija Sarajevo. Ljevaonica Varazo
Skopje

Kanalizacija, Skopje. Seen in Krk
Slavonski Brod

This town is one of relatively few in the Balkans that have introduced distinctive local designs. In the recently revamped town centre is a series of designs with the coat of arms including a stork.


Slavonski Brod Kanalizacija

Slavonski Brod Vodovod

El. Vod. Slavonski Brod
Split

Metalac Split
Trebinje

Trebinje Metalac
Visoko

Livinca Visoko
Zagreb

Vulkan, Zagreb. Seen in Krk

Ljevaonica Vulkan, Zagreb. Seen in Krk

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