Mostar
The Old Bridge (1566), rebuilt in 2004 and listed by UNESCO, arches over the green Neretva. Divers jump from it in summer.
- Best time
- May–Jun, Sep
- How long
- 1–2 days
- From Sarajevo
- ≈ 2 h by car or train
What to see
- Stari Most and the Kujundžiluk bazaar
- The minaret of the Koski Mehmed-paša Mosque, for the classic bridge view
- Muslibegović House, an Ottoman family home
- The bridge divers, who jump about 20 m into the river
A day in Mostar
Come to the bridge early, before 9:00, when the stones are empty. Walk Kujundžiluk, climb the minaret of the Koski Mehmed-paša Mosque for the view, then visit Muslibegović House or the Bišćević House. Spend the hot afternoon by the river or on a trip to Blagaj, and return to the bridge at sunset.
Food and drink
Try grilled trout, japrak (vine leaves stuffed with rice and meat) and a glass of local Žilavka or Blatina wine. Restaurants with terraces over the Neretva are pricier but worth one evening.
Good to know
- Summer afternoons often pass 35 °C. Plan sightseeing for the morning and evening.
- The divers collect money before they jump; tip if you want to see a dive.
- The bridge stones are polished and slippery, even when dry.
Practical information
- Getting there
Two trains a day run from Sarajevo (about 2 hours, around 14 KM one way, tickets at the station). Buses run often from Sarajevo, Split and Dubrovnik. Mostar Airport has few flights; Split and Dubrovnik airports are 2–3 hours away by road.
- Tickets
Crossing the Old Bridge is free. The Koski Mehmed-paša Mosque and minaret, Muslibegović House and the museums charge small fees.
- Opening hours
Museums and historic houses usually open around 9:00–10:00 and close in the early evening, with shorter hours in winter.
- Parking
The old town is pedestrian. Use the paid car parks around it, for example on the eastern bank above Kujundžiluk.
Prices and hours change. Check before you go.
Local tip: Stay one night. The day-trip crowds leave by 6 pm and the old town gets quiet.
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