The “Do Not Miss” in Mostar
The Attractions
Stari Most (Old Bridge)
The Old Bridge is the symbol of Mostar and a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, built between 1557 and 1566 according to the design of Mimar Hayruddin, a student of Mimar Sinan. The bridge connects the eastern and western parts of the city across the Neretva River. It was destroyed in 1993 and fully reconstructed between 2001 and 2004, using traditional techniques and materials.
Location: Old Town Mostar, Mostar 88000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bišćević House (Biscevic House)
An authentic 17th-century Ottoman urban house that illustrates the lifestyle of a wealthy family during Ottoman rule. Located in the Old Town, it is considered one of the best-preserved examples of traditional residential architecture in Mostar.
Location: Biščevića bb, Mostar 88000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Muslibegović House (Muslibegovic House)
A national monument and one of the most representative examples of Ottoman residential architecture in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Today it operates as a museum and an authentic heritage hotel with traditionally furnished rooms.
Location: Kralja Petra Krešimira IV 31, Mostar 88000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
One of the most famous mosques in Mostar, built around 1618 along the Neretva River. It is especially renowned for the view from its minaret, offering one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Old Bridge and the city.
Location: Mala Tepa 16, Mostar 88000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Karađoz-beg Mosque
A historically significant Ottoman mosque from the mid-16th century, restored after the war. It is considered one of the most important religious monuments in the Old Town of Mostar.
Location: Braće Fejića Street / Karađoz-begova Street, Mostar 88000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Herzegovina Museum
Founded in 1950, the museum houses rich collections of archaeology, history, ethnology and the cultural heritage of Herzegovina.
Location: Bajatova 4, Mostar 88000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Kriva Ćuprija (Crooked Bridge)
A small stone bridge built in 1558 over the Radobolja River. It is often described as the predecessor of the Old Bridge and is part of the UNESCO-protected Old Town area.
Location: Old Town Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kujundžiluk
A traditional street of the old bazaar lined with craft workshops, galleries and souvenir shops. One of the liveliest areas of the Old Town.
Tepa Market (Tepa Tržnica)
A local city market offering fruit, vegetables, spices and homemade products, ideal for experiencing everyday life in Mostar.
Čejvan-ćehajina Mosque
A 16th-century Ottoman mosque located in the Old Town, one of the oldest preserved Islamic religious buildings in Mostar.
Croatian Cultural Centre Herceg Stjepan Kosača
One of Mostar’s key cultural institutions. Located in the city centre, the Croatian Cultural Centre Herceg Stjepan Kosača operates as a multifunctional cultural venue, hosting concerts, theatre performances, film screenings, exhibitions, festivals and conferences throughout the year.
