The bus offers some nice views too but those from the train are much better.You also have at least one bus connection per day from other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, such as Bihac, Banja Luka, Tuzla, Travnik, Jajce or If you travel from Croatia you can easily get to Mostar by bus from Many of the accommodation options in Mostar are located fairly close to the Old Bridge and I definitely recommend staying within the walking distance to the Old Town as parking in that area can be difficult. What’s more, it’s served in a traditional set, called džezva – it’s a small pot with a long neck, usually beautifully decorated). Moreover, you can spend the night in Muslibegovic House which was considered one of the best accommodations in the world a few years ago.
If you like to try local produce, especially in the liquid form, you can buy some home-made rakia and other alcoholic fruit drinks in Mostar. You will find the shops with local goodies in the bazaar area.The view from the minaret isn’t the only reason why you should visit Koski Mehmed-Pasha Mosque. It was opened in 2006, shortly after the bridge was rebuilt, and focuses on the iconic structure, its history and important events. The local produce in the Balkans is very good so you can be sure the things you can buy here will be delicious. It is a bit hidden behind Onešćukova street (main shopping lane leading to the Old Bridge), only a few steps away from its more famous brother. This place is usually less crowded than the bridge and surroundings but offers such a good view of the Old Bridge.
The city can be a bit dark in the evening and it might feel abandoned but there was not much to worry about and my biggest enemy was my imagination.
But to get the full idea of the city it’s worth to see these parts of Mostar too!It is hidden on the hillside and was used to keep fighter jets in the time of the Yugoslavia. Mostar. You might even go for a day trip to Dubrovnik from Mostar!Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina was my dream destination from the moment I saw the picture of the iconic bridge.
Mediterranean East. Even to some of the places located a bit further away, such as the Bruce Lee monument, you can get on foot. This is still the working mosque so remember to respect all the rules and prayers time when visiting.
Bosnia, the larger region, occupies the country’s northern and central parts, and Herzegovina is in the south and southwest.
There are around 50 pictures, taken by the From the tower you can also look at the Ol Bridge from the unique perspective so that’s another bonus from visiting the exhibition. The former bank’s building was used as a shooting position and today only the skeleton of the building is left, reminding everyone of the tragedy of Mostar.This is probably the most haunting building in Mostar, a sad reminder of the war in Mostar, contrasting with the stunning gymnasium that is located on the opposite side of the street.
While the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque is the most popular mosque in Mostar, there are a few more Islamic temples that are worth visiting.
There is also the annual street art festival with artists from all over the world creating their works on the walls of Mostar. Since 2017, the Congress has issued several recommendations and statements including, most recently in February, highlighting the importance of reinstating local democracy.
While you can see all the highlights in those few hours I recommend staying in Mostar a bit longer, to enjoy it to the fullest. I’m sure that you will enjoy Mostar as much as I did. If you are lucky and visit off-season, you might even have the whole area to yourself and hear nothing but your own steps on the cobbled streets. It was unveiled in November 26th, 2005 and was the first Bruce Lee statue in the world (the famous one from Hong Kong was unveiled only a day later). If you travel from Sarajevo you have frequent buses as well as two trains per day.