Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mostar Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mostar is a city and municipality located in the southern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is home to 113,169 residents, making it the most significant city in the Herzegovina region, its cultural capital, and the hub of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. Mostar is located on the Neretva River and is the fifth-largest city in the country. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Stari Most - The Old Bridge. This bridge was originally constructed by the Turks in 1566, but was destroyed in 1993 and rebuilt in 2004. The bridge is Mostar's main attraction and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. • Old Bridge Museum. This museum features exhibits on the history of the bridge, a panoramic view from the top, and access to the excavations below, along with a video detailing the bridge's reconstruction. • Muslibegovica House. Built 300 years ago, this house is considered the most beautiful house from the Ottoman period in the Balkans. The house is divided into separate quarters for women and men. Unlike earlier architectural styles, this house resembles a four-story house built around a central point. • History Museum of Herzegovina. This museum has a small collection of photographs from various stages of Mostar's history, including a small exhibit on a local who appears to have served as Tito's former Foreign Minister for a time. It also features an excellent video on the recent history of the Old Bridge. • Koski Mehmed Pasina Dzamija. This small but simply beautiful Ottoman mosque was built in 1618. Visitors can climb to the minaret for a fantastic view of the town. • Karadozbegova Dzamija. This modest Ottoman mosque was built in 1557. • Biscevica House. This is an Ottoman house, where visitors can only view a few rooms on the upper floor.
Recommended airport
Mostar (OMO)
Nearby destinations
  • Medjugorje a 18.68 km
  • Neum a 48.33 km
  • Blagaj a 11.46 km