Discover Mostar

The rebuilt 16th-century Ottoman stone bridge over the Neretva is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the undisputed landmark of the city.

Brave local divers traditionally leap from the 24-meter bridge into the cold turquoise water of the Neretva — a ritual that has fascinated visitors for centuries and now happens in an organized way.

The Ottoman bazaar with its copper workshops, carpet sellers and narrow cobblestone streets still preserves the authentic character of this centuries-old trading city.

Museums and photo exhibitions around the bridge vividly document the destruction and rebuilding of the city during the Bosnian War of the 1990s.

Regular buses and trains connect Mostar with Sarajevo; the trip takes about two and a half hours through the dramatic Neretva canyon.

The rebuilt 16th-century Ottoman stone bridge over the Neretva is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the undisputed landmark of the city.

Brave local divers traditionally leap from the 24-meter bridge into the cold turquoise water of the Neretva — a ritual that has fascinated visitors for centuries and now happens in an organized way.

The Ottoman bazaar Kujundžiluk, with its copper workshops, carpet sellers and narrow cobblestone streets, still preserves the authentic character of this centuries-old trading city.