In addition, Mostar has natural attractions, photographs of which adorn the pages of magazines and books dedicated to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Natural attractions
The main natural attraction of Mostar, which is visible from anywhere in the community, is Mount Hum... The height of the mountain cannot be called grand, by world standards it is not so much - 1280 meters. At the same time, it attracts the attention of tens of thousands of tourists. has no dangerous rocks, high peaks or tops covered with snow, so even novice climbers can climb the mountain.
But the mountain has become incredibly popular not because of its natural characteristics. Hum serves as a pedestal for the symbol of the Catholic faith in Mostar, a 33-meter-high white cross. It was built in 2000 and since then, tourists and locals have been arguing about justice. After all, almost half of Mostar residents are Muslims.
At some point, the erection of the cross became the cause of disputes between believers, but the tolerance that has been nurtured here for centuries has taken up and today, there are no loud disputes between Catholics and Muslims. Many tourists visit this place not because of belonging to the faith, but in order to see a huge cross up close. By the way, it is visible from any area of Mostar.
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The second natural attraction that you should pay attention to is. It is a tributary and in the hot season is a dirty trickle. But in a cooler period of the year, when there are heavy rains, Radobolya seems to come to life again and turn into a noisy stream of water. In addition to the fact that during this period the river has a rather picturesque view, it is also directly related to amazing sights. For example, in the Middle Ages, the river set in motion several mills, some of which have survived to this day. Another attraction is this. It has an unusual curved shape, so its name is quite justified. This bridge is also notable for the fact that it is from it that the most beautiful view of the river opens. Therefore, there are always many tourists with cameras.
An equally interesting attraction is an artificial one. It was created in 1953 and is located in the suburbs of Mostar. The reservoir is located in a beautiful place among the mountains. There are always a lot of people here - someone comes to fish, someone to swim or take a boat ride. This place is saturated with serenity and freedom. The lake is about three kilometers wide, so there is enough space for everyone.
Mostar - the old town
The main sights belong to the historical heritage of Bosnia, but the word is more accurate to them. The status of the historical center of Herzegovina is fully justified and, first of all, it should be said about the city bridges. By the way, the city itself was named after the bridge over the Neretva. It was erected by the Turks in the 16th century and named Mostar. The city around the bridge was built exclusively for its protection. At the same time, the infrastructure in the city of the same name developed rather quickly, thanks to which today we can observe ancient buildings.
28 meters long and 20 meters high. For those times, it can be considered a major project. And if you also take into account the fact that the bridge combines architecture of various styles, then it becomes just a unique sight. The bridge stood firmly for four centuries, but could not survive the Bosnian war. In 1993, the militants completely destroyed it. In 2005, the Old Bridge was completely restored. It is believed that the modern version is just an exact copy. But in order to reconstruct it, all its components were raised from the bottom of the river.
The second bridge in Mostar that deserves attention is this. It connects the banks of the small river Radoble and is considered a symbol of the city. Unfortunately, no sources about the date of construction of the bridge and about the architect have survived, but this only emphasizes its antiquity. Despite the name of the bridge, its arch has a perfectly regular shape and a height of 8.56 meters. From both banks you can climb the bridge by stone steps. It offers a beautiful view of the river. Only in the warm season does the river dry up and the sight is not very inspiring, it turns into a shallow swamp.
Oddly enough, the Crooked Bridge also lent itself to reconstruction. It was destroyed by a flood in December 2000. The restoration of the bridge was initiated by the UNESCO organization. In 2001, the bridge was restored and today it is the symbol of the city.
Hotel in an old building
Ancient houses belonging to noble families have always attracted the attention of tourists. The old building combined with the merits of their owners cannot leave you indifferent. Hotel "Bosnian National Monument Muslibegovic"- this is the "family nest" of Muslibegovich. The building is more than three centuries old. Part of the building is occupied by a museum, where you can see not only household items, but also samples of Ottoman calligraphy, old textiles, furniture and other items of the 17th century. The apartments at the hotel have a traditional design and modern features. The hotel building is a historical heritage of Bosnia, so it can be safely considered one of the main attractions of Mostar.
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Other attractions
Mostra is the basis of a tourist destination in Bosnia, in addition to the main, world-famous sights, it also has a lot of interesting places that can become a real discovery for you. For example, Karagez-Bek Mosque, erected in 1557 or mansions erected during the reign of the Ottoman Empire. It is equally interesting to look at the synagogue of 1889, erected next to the Jewish memorial cemetery. But not all ancient buildings were perfectly able to survive to this day. So, from the early Christian basilica there are only ruins on which commemorative plaques are placed. The destroyed ancient buildings include Ottoman public bath... This attraction is especially interesting for tourists, since history rarely tells about the everyday life of our ancestors, and the bath affects this part of their life.
How to get to Mostar?
Mostar is located in the southeastern part, the main transport routes of the country pass through it, so it will not be difficult to get to it. Buses and trains run regularly towards the city.
Mostar is a city in, the administrative center of the community of the same name. The city also has an unofficial status - the historical center of Herzegovina. Such a resounding title is confirmed by a large number, many of which are a historical value on a global scale.
Population
Mostar has the fourth largest population in Bosnia. In 2003, the number of inhabitants was almost 110 thousand, from year to year this number changes slightly, but on the whole remains stable. Initially, the city was divided into two parts, each of which was a religious community. On one side of the river, the Bosnians, who professed the Muslim faith, built their life, and on the other, the Croats, who were Catholics. was as if the border between them, while the attitude of the communities was tolerant and in no way hostile. Today, Mostar is still inhabited by Christians and Muslims. Outwardly, it is difficult to distinguish between them, since they adhere to modern fashion in clothes. And there is no hatred or misunderstanding between them either, so the air of Mostar is saturated with tolerance and friendliness, regardless of religion.
If we talk about ethnicity, there are slightly more than 50% of Croats, 45% of Bosnians, and the remaining population is Serbs, of which no more than 4%.
Economy of Mostar
The community's economy is based on several lines of production, making Mostar one of the Bosnian cities with a high level of economy. The community has factories for the production of aluminum, bauxite and hydropower. The vineyards located on the mountain slopes played an important role in shaping the economy. The mild climate and not capricious weather in Mostar have led to excellent harvests and the development of winemaking. Local wine is considered almost a tourist attraction; a rare tourist leaves these places without buying a bottle of this noble drink.
The city is also a major transport hub, which, several centuries ago, provided local residents with a well-fed life. Today this fact makes a significant contribution to the economy of Mostar.
What to see in Mostar?
The city is of great value to historians and is almost a national pride, so tourists will always have something to see. Photos are often adorned with textbooks on the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina, travel guides for tourists and brochures for travelers. And this is not casual, since it is mostly the historical heritage of Bosnia.
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Transport connection
As already noted, Mostar is a major transport hub. The international road M-17 passes through the city, as well as the most important road in, connecting the main ports with Mostar and. In addition, the most important railway branch, Ploce-Mostar-Sarajevo, runs through Mostar. There is one railway station and two bus stations in the city, so getting to the city is not difficult.
Urban transport links are no less developed. All buses in Mostar are colored yellow, which helps to quickly recognize which of them is urban transport and which is passing. International road transport is carried out by four companies. Due to the competition, prices for services can be considered sparing.
Hotels and restaurants
Mostar is a resort town, so there are a couple of three excellent hotels, where you will be greeted by Bosnian hospitality and European service. In the historical part of the city, there is a small three-storey hotel Motel Emen, which has a green garden and modest rooms. This place is, perhaps, steeped in history. Accommodation here will cost you about $ 60. per day.
There are almost also apartments in the Hotel Pellegrino, located in the center of Mostar. The highlight of the hotel is the panoramic city view from the upper floors of the hotel. On average, hotel accommodation will cost you $ 70. per day.
Fans of rural tourism are advised to stay at Motel Sunce, located 25 kilometers from Mostar. A hotel room costs no more than $ 100. per night. For this price, you get spacious rooms, excellent service, a restaurant on the ground floor and, of course, clean country air.
Regarding restaurants, Mostar is the city where you need to choose places not only for delicious dishes, but also for the place where it is located. Based on this, we advise you to visit Hindin Han, from its veranda there is a beautiful view of the old city. The average bill in a restaurant is 20-30 euros per person. If you decide to visit this amazing place, be sure to book a table.
It is also worth paying attention to the choice of local residents, because they cannot be wrong. The Megi restaurant is a favorite place for the people of Mostar. This establishment serves Italian cuisine.
Better to dine at Sadrav, which is located in the center of the old town. It's hard to find a more colorful place. The restaurant has a large open-air indoor area. In this institution, local wines are much better to savor, besides, the bartender will offer you only the best of them.
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How to get there?
Mostar can be reached by bus from any city in Bosnia. In the center there is a bus and train station, which can also be used. The journey from Sarajevo to Mostar will take no more than two and a half hours. If you choose the train as a transport, then you will have the opportunity to see the most picturesque surroundings of the city, which will surely conquer you with their beauty.
Hello friends! I don’t want to write about India at all, so today is another post about a trip to the Balkans. I will show you one of the most beautiful cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Let me remind you that the path lay through to Sarajevo, and from there - to.
Either because of the rain, or because of the cold, or simply from the constant stress on the road, we were so tired of each other that we did not spend the day in Sarajevo together. We met at 7 pm in the center near the bridge. I said:
- Enough. No national parks needed. B + 28. Tomorrow we are going to the sea in Croatia.
- Come on, of course.
I found a place to live in, quickly wrote to the owner and the next day, leaving the keys to the smoky little room on a nail driven into the bed, we closed the door of our shelter in Sarajevo and set sail towards the sea.
The sky cleared with every kilometer, the weather improved, the views were just fantastic, at last it was possible to open the windows and enjoy the warmth.
Road to Mostar from Sarajevo 
When we arrived in Mostar, one of the most famous and rich in sights cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it was somewhere around +27. At that moment, such a temperature seemed unrealistic.
There are sooo many tourists in Mostar, everyone is taking pictures on the bridge, buying magnets and eating ice cream. These are mainly Italian grandmothers and German couples who are vacationing in Croatia or who have come to Mostar on an excursion to diversify the cultural recreation program.
The main attraction is the Old Bridge over the Neretva River, built during the Ottoman Empire in the middle of the 16th century. The bridge stood intact for 420 years, but during the Yugoslav conflict, it was hit by a bomb.
The building was restored only in 2004, and since then it has been a symbol of reconciliation, and the area around the bridge is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Mostar is a rather big city. It is the unofficial center of the historical region of Herzegovina. About 100 thousand people live there, and 50% of them are Croats.
Perhaps that is why one of the tallest buildings in the city is a Catholic church, and not a mosque, as in other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
However, about 50% of the city's residents are Muslims, so there are also mosques in Mostar, and the most famous are Koski Mehmeta Pasha (17th century; a pleasant view of Mostar opens from the minaret) and Karadoz Bey (16th century).
Catholic Church 
During the war in Yugoslavia, Mostar was under siege for 18 months, during which time 14 mosques, a Franciscan monastery and a Catholic cathedral were destroyed. In the historic center, you can often see traces of bullets on most buildings, some houses are still dilapidated.
The city is pleasant, but too touristy for my taste. In this regard, I liked Visegrad much more. There is also beauty, also an ancient bridge, but there are many times less people.
We twisted around Mostar, walked along the cobbled streets, took pictures on the bridge, visited the church and quickly went further towards the sea.
What is the city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina famous for? Sights of Mostar and its surroundings, hotels, city map, photos and reviews.
Mostar, like many Bosnian cities, is multi-ethnic. The bulk of the population is made up of Bosnians (Muslims) and Croats (Catholics), as well as Serbs (quite a few, Orthodox). This ethnic and religious structure determined the development of the city and created a unique multinational culture. Besides, Mostar is also charmed by the Neretva River, on the banks of which the city is located.
The parts of the city are interconnected by the Old Bridge, built by the Turks in the middle of the 16th century. The name of the city, which attracts travelers, comes from the name of the bridge. The architectural ensemble is complemented by old buildings, mosques, churches.
City walk
The Old Bridge is the protagonist of the historic center of Mostar
The first thing to visit in Mostar is the Old Bridge. It was restored relatively recently - in 2004, after the Croatian army destroyed it during hostilities in the early 1990s. Thanks to the joint efforts of the EU, UNESCO and the countries of the Balkan region, the bridge was reconstructed in its original form. This became a significant event in the life of the city of Mostar and the whole country, since many ancient traditions are associated with the bridge.
These include, for example dates of lovers, as well as annual jumps from a height of twenty one meters... Local residents, mostly men, jump from the bridge for entertainment and symbolic monetary rewards.
The parts of the city are interconnected by the Old Bridge, built by the Turks in the middle of the 16th century. The name of the city comes from the name of the bridge - Mostar.
Nearby there is a historical museum dedicated to the Old Bridge. It contains archaeological finds that tell the long and tragic history of the building. In addition, visitors can descend to the excavation level to see the 16th century boulders.
It is also customary in Mostar to keep the memory of the conflict in the 1990s. Therefore, residential buildings and buildings that have suffered from shelling remain in a ruined and dilapidated state. Most of them are located on the Boulevard of the Revolution.
Video: jumping from the Old Bridge
This is how jumps from the Old Bridge look like in reality. For residents, for example, this may remind similar extreme entertainment in Kamenets-Podolsk. In general - a spectacle for an amateur, but worth a look!
What to see in Mostar
The house of the wealthy Turkish-Bosnian Muslibegovic family is one of the most famous architectural monuments. The building in the center of Mostar was erected three hundred years ago and is a wonderful example of Turkish architecture. The house has four floors, which house the rooms of the male and female parts of the building. Inside, the life of the family was restored, themed photos and documents were hung on the walls.
Two mosques are also important architectural monuments - Karadoz-bey and Koski-Mehmet-pasha. The first was built in the 16th century and the second in the 17th century.
The outskirts of Mostar
Monastery of dervishes in the village of Blagaj (Mostar)
The suburbs of Mostar are open-air museums that house the most ancient buildings and cities. For example, the traditional way of life of the Bosnians can be seen in the village of Blagaj. Also near the town is the fortress town Pochitel, built between the 13th and 16th centuries.
Lovers of nature and beautiful landscapes can be advised to go on an excursion to, which can be safely called one of the main attractions of the country. Distances in Bosnia and Herzegovina are short, so it doesn't take long to get to Kravice from Mostar.
In addition, Medjugorje has been considered a holy place located in the suburbs for many centuries, where, according to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared before children.
Where to stay in Mostar
Panorama of the most touristic city in Bosnia and Herzegovina
City of Mostar on the map
Video: Mostar from the height of the helicopter
Breathtaking panorama of Mostar from the helicopter's bird's eye view. Very nice!
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