Mostar is a beautiful historic city located in a picturesque valley of the Herzegovinian mountains. One of the most striking images of Mostar and name sake is the Old Bridge. Dating back to 1565, this impressive piece of engineering spans across the icy cold river Neretva that winds through the city bringing life and trade to this desert-like landscape. We are a local company and we offer a great range of Mostar Hotels available for online booking!
The Mostar Old Bridge perhaps represents one of the most famous icons of Bosnia & Herzegovina but it also represents the strength and perseverance of the people in this region.
Over the centuries, due to the mild, meditteranian Mostar Weather and sound economic conditions, the dwellings and monuments of this town have been arranged harmoniously. Unfortunately, during the 1960s, as in other parts of Europe, buildings came up in a disproportionate manner in Mostar. Nevertheless, the old town has preserved its medieval character on the whole and it can be seen in the architecture of our range of Mostar Hotels and other buildings in this area.
Mostar developed on the outskirts of a small settlement which existed in ancient times. Documents dating back to the 15th century mention a fortified place around a bridge suspended across the Neretva River. The Ottomans seized this fortification in the third quarter of the 15th century. We offer a range of Mostar Tours as well as Mostar Hotels.
During the war, Mostar was the most heavily bombed city in Bosnia, which unfortunately meant the destruction of the famous Mostar Old Bridge. Years after it fell to the bottom of Mostar's Neretva River, even a mention of the Mostar bridge would invoke tears, as it represented both the city and the country. Now, more than a decade later, the beautiful stone structure once again arches across the raging waters of the Neretva river, which it had earlier spanned for over four centuries. The bridge is the heart of Mostar and its reconstruction means that life is slowly returning to Mostar, which is definitely the most beautiful city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you would like more information about the area, visit our Mostar City Guide!
In July 2005, UNESCO accredited the Old Bridge of Mostar and its vicinity in the World Heritage List. Since the end of the long war in 1995, great progress has been made toward the reconstruction of city of Mostar . Over 15 million dollars have been spent on its restoration, and a number of great Mostar Hotels have been built. The city was directly monitored by a representative from the European Union. Several elections were held and each nation was accommodated and given political control over the city.
Crossing over from the West bank to the Eastern part, you will also come upon the mythical point where the East symbolically meets the West. Here you will find the Cejvan Cehaj Mosque, which was constructed in 1552. This is also the oldest mosque in Mostar. 'Madrassa' or Islamic school was later built in the same compound.
Kujundziluk in the Old Bazaar is named after the goldsmiths who crafted and sold their merchandise on this street in Mostar. It is the best place to go Shopping in Mostar to find the copper and bronze carvings of the 'Stari Most' and also some authentic paintings. It is also the best place to find pomegranates, the natural symbol of Herzegovina, used in much of the local cuisine, and the famous 'stecak', the medieval tombstones. Taking one of the Mostar Tours is a great way of exploring this fascinating city.
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