Mostar Travel Guide

Stari Most (meaning the Old Bridge) is an elegant single-arch stone bridge spanning the Neretva River, connecting the two banks of Mostar's old town. Built in the 16th century in the Ottoman period, it is famous for its tall, light arch structure, a masterpiece of Ottoman architectural art, and the most renowned landmark of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the core of the Mostar old town's World Heritage site. The bridge was destroyed in the 1990s war and rebuilt after the war with traditional craftsmanship according to the original, and together with the old town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It spans the green Neretva high above, its two ends connecting the ancient stone towers and the cobbled old bazaar; the bridge body is like a graceful arc across the canyon, reflected in the shimmering river, a beautiful scene. The bridge is not only a treasure of architecture and aesthetics, but also carries the historical memory of this city's coexistence and a deep symbolic meaning of reconstruction from war wounds toward reconciliation. Standing on the bridge or the bank and looking far, you can admire the bridge's elegance and craftsmanship, and reflect on the meaning of destruction, reconstruction and peace behind it. Appreciate the world-heritage old bridge with reverence and reflect on the meaning of reconstruction and peace. Respect the world-heritage old bridge, do not carve or climb the railings; the stone steps are steep and slippery, mind your footing and safety, watch children; respect local residents and the multicultural culture; visit civilly.