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Nel cuore dell’Erzegovina<\/strong>, Mostar<\/strong> \u00e8 una citt\u00e0 attraversata da incontri e contrasti. Qui le tracce dell’epoca ottomana si intrecciano con l’architettura austro-ungarica, le tradizioni balcaniche e le testimonianze di una storia contemporanea ancora molto presente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting the two banks of the Neretva<\/strong> is Stari Most, the famous Old Bridge<\/strong>, which has become a symbol of the city and its ability to rebuild connections after the war. Around the bridge lies Stari Grad<\/strong>, the old town, with its cobbled lanes, mosques, historic Ottoman houses and craft shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mostar is easy to explore on foot<\/strong>, but it deserves more than a quick visit. Staying at least one night gives you the chance to experience its quieter moments, observe everyday life in its neighbourhoods and spend time at the places that tell its story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 10 places and experiences not to miss<\/strong>, along with a few tips for exploring Mostar and its surroundings more thoughtfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to See in Mostar: 10 Places You Shouldn’t Miss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Stari Most, the Old Bridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Stari Most is Mostar’s best-known landmark and one of the most important historic bridges in the Balkans. Built in the 16th century during Ottoman rule, to a design attributed to architect Mimar Hayruddin, it spans the Neretva with a large stone arch around 24 metres above the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For centuries, it connected the two sides of the city, becoming a meeting point for different cultures, trade, and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In November 1993, during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the bridge was destroyed. Its reconstruction, completed in 2004, used traditional techniques and stones recovered from the river, restoring one of the city’s most important symbols. Since 2005, the Old Bridge area and the old town have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, residents and visitors cross the bridge every day. In the warmer months, you may see members of the local Mostari diving club leap from the bridge. This tradition requires training and experience: it should not be attempted without the proper skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tip:<\/strong> cross the bridge at different times of day. The old town is usually quieter early in the morning, while in the evening the light on the Neretva changes the colour of the stone and offers a different view of the bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Kujund\u017eiluk, the Craftsmen’s Bazaar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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On the eastern side of Stari Most lies Kujund\u017eiluk, the old Ottoman bazaar. Its name recalls the work of the coppersmiths, who for generations crafted decorative objects and utensils from metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you wander along its stone-paved lanes, you’ll come across craft workshops, shops selling textiles, ceramics and copperware, as well as small traditional caf\u00e9s. Some artisans still use techniques passed down through generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is one of the best places to discover the city’s material culture. Rather than simply browsing the shop windows, take the time to step inside the workshops, ask about the techniques and find out how the objects are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A break at a traditional caf\u00e9 is also a chance to try Bosnian coffee, prepared in a d\u017eezva and served in small cups, often accompanied by rahat lokum (Turkish delight).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tip:<\/strong> if you would like to buy a souvenir, look for an item made locally and ask where it comes from. This is a way to learn more about the artisans’ work and help keep the old town’s workshops and businesses alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Just a short walk from Stari Most stands Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, one of Mostar’s most recognisable religious buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built in the early 17th century, the mosque has an intimate interior decorated with floral motifs and delicate colours. Its courtyard features a fountain for ablutions, a traditional element of mosque architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A visit also offers insight into the role religious buildings have played in the city’s urban and social history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many visitors come here for the chance to climb the minaret. From the top, you can see the Old Bridge, the rooftops of the old town and the course of the Neretva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The climb is up a narrow, steep staircase and is not suitable for everyone. There may be an admission fee, so check the current ticket price on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tip:<\/strong> when visiting a mosque, respect prayer times and dress-code requirements. Remember that it is first and foremost a place of worship, not simply a tourist attraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Kriva \u0106uprija, the Crooked Bridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A few minutes’ walk from the Old Bridge, over the Radobolja stream, you’ll find Kriva \u0106uprija<\/strong>, also known as the Crooked Bridge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smaller and more intimate than Stari Most, this stone bridge has a single arch spanning the stream between the houses of the old town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its construction is traditionally associated with the building of Stari Most, although the connection between the two projects is not entirely certain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The surrounding area offers a different perspective on the city, away for a moment from the busiest visitor routes. Here you can take in the narrow streets, stone houses and stream running through the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tip:<\/strong> take the time to explore the lanes around the bridge, too. These less monumental corners, closely connected to everyday life, are part of what makes a walk through Mostar so rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Bi\u0161\u0107evi\u0107a \u0106o\u0161ak, a Traditional Ottoman House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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To get a sense of domestic life during the Ottoman period, a visit to Bi\u0161\u0107evi\u0107a \u0106o\u0161ak is particularly interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This historic residence preserves features typical of traditional Herzegovinian homes: inner courtyards, rooms set aside for different domestic functions, wooden furnishings and windows overlooking the river landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of its most distinctive features is the divanhana, a space for family life and conversation, furnished with low seating and views of the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiting a historic house takes you beyond monumental architecture and reveals more everyday aspects of local culture: how spaces were organised, family life, hospitality and the relationship between homes and their surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tip:<\/strong> take a close look at the wooden architectural details and the features designed to protect rooms from the summer sun. Domestic architecture, too, tells the story of how people adapted to the climate and landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Muslibegovi\u0107 House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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