Mostar Bridge, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Stari Most (lit. Old Bridge) is a rebuilt 16th-century Ottoman bridge in the city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina that crosses the river Neretva and connects the two parts of the city. The Old Bridge stood for 427 years, until it was destroyed on 9 November 1993 by Croatian Defence Council during the Croat–Bosniak War. Subsequently, a project was set in motion to reconstruct it and the new bridge was completed in 2004.

The bridge is considered an exemplary piece of Balkan Islamic architecture and was commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent in 1557. It was designed by Mimar Hayruddin, a student and apprentice of architect Mimar Sinan who built many of the Sultan's key buildings in Istanbul and around the empire.

Stari Most is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar.

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Hamza (11 months ago)
An interesting landmark you should definitely visit. Be careful when crossing the bridge, as it can be a bit slippery. I highly recommend taking the boat ride. It costs €10 per person.

Carlos Cosculluela (11 months ago)
Beautiful Ottoman bridge, declared symbol of reconciliation by the UNESCO. Collapsed in 1993 and reconstructed in 2004. It is a tradition for the young men of the town to take the plunge from the 24 meter high bridge into the icy cold Neretva river below

Canerello (11 months ago)
A place that everyone must visit. For me much more important and valuable than Sarajevo regarding the history and the natural beauty. It can be a nice stop on your way, probably you need a couple of hours, not more. If you are lucky enough, you can even see the youngsters jumping from the bridge.

Igggy Bizzz (12 months ago)
Cute scenery, specially during sunset. Please beware of the stairs as they are slippery. Many people visit during late spring-end of summer so if you want to avoid the crowd, I suggest to come here during April-May or Sept-Oct. There are lots of options to ear in the surrounding area, with beautiful views.

Ella St John (13 months ago)
Stunning bridge and beautiful town. We got a slightly over priced rubber boat 'tour' which was actually great and I do recommend it to see the bridge from below

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