Mostar War Heritage Walking Tour

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1. When the Turks invaded Mostar, there was a wooden bridge at the place of today's Old Bridge; it hungs on chains, over which one had to pass very cautiously. As it became worn out in the middle of the 16th century, the people of Mostar asked authorities in Istanbul to build a new bridge from quality material. It was designed by the builder Hajrudin, pupil of the famous Sinan, the great Turkish architect of the 16th century. The Old Bridge was completed and and put into service in July or August 1566. Its span is 28,70 meters and it has only one big stone arch. It is 4,49 m wide, while the height from the summer water level is 21 m. The bridge was built of square stones connected with iron hooks and cast in lead. Every passer-by stops here to admire this masterpiece. Mostar is known for its bridge all over the Europe and the world. The central part of the old town, with its forts, towers and gates, developed around this magnificent monument producing a unique architectural whole.

   15 min

2. A historic green space in Mostar, originally established in 1954. During the 1992–1995 war, it became a burial site for civilians and soldiers of various nationalities due to the lack of available cemeteries. The park remains a significant and sensitive location in Mostar, reflecting the city's complex history.

   5 min

3. One of the main spots the city. The name was given in 1995 in honour of 21 killed Spanish troops at UNPROFOR in the last war. The main building that is dominating the Spanish square is one called Stara Gimnazija (Old Gymnasium). The construction of this beautiful building was finished in 1902, and it was one of the oldest schools in ex Yugoslavia. For a long time, it carried a name after a most famous poet– Aleksa Šantić. This building was built in Moorish Revival architectural style also known as Neo-Moorish style.Today, it is also listed as one of the national monuments.

   5 min

4. Today's old part of the town on the left bank of the Neretva was called Kujundžiluk after the numerous coppersmiths „Kujundžije“. There were many tailors, but the most numerous artisans were tanners, great masters for processing leather. Nowadays, Kujundziluk is an area of small artisan workshops and fascinating handicrafts.

   15 min

5. The Carinski Bridge (Customs Bridge) is a lesser-known but historically significant bridge in Mostar, spanning the Neretva River just north of the famous Old Bridge. Originally built during the Austro-Hungarian period, it has served as a vital crossing point connecting different parts of the city.

   Passes by

6. Tucked away in the charming old quarter of Mostar, the Crooked Bridge (Kriva Ćuprija) is a hidden gem with timeless beauty. Believed to be a miniature prototype of the famous Old Bridge (Stari Most), it dates back to the 16th century and arches gracefully over the Radobolja River.

   5 min

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How it compares in Mostar

• Its from-price is 60% below the median of the 151 experiences we list in Mostar.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 37 of 151.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Mostar

Mostar is the main city of Herzegovina, set on the Neretva River and known for its arched Ottoman bridge and the old bazaar around it.

Mostar takes its name from the bridge-keepers who once guarded the crossing, and the Old Bridge, Stari Most, is its symbol: a single high stone arch built by the Ottomans in 1566 over the green Neretva. It was destroyed in 1993 during the war and rebuilt, reopening in 2004, and the old town around it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cobbled lanes of the Kujundžiluk bazaar sell copperware and crafts.

Top-ranked sights in Mostar: Kravice Waterfall (Vodopad Kravica), Old Bridge (Stari Most), Blagaj Monastery (Blagaj Tekija).

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