Location: Mostar
Top Things to do in Mostar
Things to do in Mostar, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton: The Best Historic Sites
Mostar (Serbo-Croatian pronunciation: [mǒstaːr]) is a city and municipality in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Inhabited by 105,797 people, it is the most important city in the Herzegovina region, its cultural capital, and the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. Mostar is situated on the Neretva River and is the fifth-largest city in the country. Mostar was named after the bridge keepers (mostari) who in the medieval times guarded the Stari Most (Old Bridge) over the Neretva. The Old Bridge, built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most recognizable landmarks, and is considered one of the most exemplary pieces of Islamic architecture in the Balkans.
Restaurants in Mostar
1. Old Bridge (Stari Most)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,312 reviews
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Reviewed By miketinmouth - London, United Kingdom
Mostar is a short 2-3hr drive from the Croatian coastal cities of Split and Dubrovnik - making it an excellent choice for a day trip. Most of the Town was destroyed during the civil war but has been painstakingly restored. The focal point is the iconic bridge which is packed with tourist waiting to watch local men jump the 21 metres in to the ice cold water below. Firstly, it’s a show for money - so be expected to contribute. Secondly it’s not for the faint of hearted - 21m is a long way day, especially diving in to water just 6m deep. Either side of the bridge are shops and restaurants where you can stop for lunch, a beer and watch the performance.
2. Kajtaz’s House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By NorthWestTravelbag
Lovely old Turkish dwelling, lots of artifacts and traditional costumes on display. The street and courtyard are cobbled so solid footware is essential. Snacks and drinks were delicious too and welcoming on a hot day.
3. Neretva Hotel
4. Biscevica Kuca (Biscevic House)
5. Sniper Tower
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By Jasper_Rees01 - Burley, United Kingdom
This abandoned building is on the North-West side of mostar, just off the roundabout on the main boulevard. It is an imposing and discordant structure, rising jaggedly out of its surroundings. It says no entry, but the way is completely open, and provided you don’t run off the edge, it’s quite safe. It is full of street art, which is powerful and emotive, and graffiti which is not so nice. It has a strange atmosphere, which hangs heavily in the air - quite uncomfortably. If you are in Mostar, go and see this place. Without guides or explanation, it really conveys the feeling of both the modern youth of the town, and allows you to imagine what it might have been like during the war.
6. Port Bridge
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By SagarVS - India, null
This is the bridge close to the Old bridge. I took some great shots of the old bridge from the port bridge. The other side of the bridge is also equally beautiful and I clicked away merrily.
7. Department store Razvitak (destroyed)
8. Hadze Tere Jahja Mosque
9. Kula Hercegusa
10. Trg prezivjelih branioca
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