Bosnia and Herzegovina is still reconciling with the aftermath of war decades later. Before the devastation, this area was a symbol of coexistence of between people from diverse cultures, ethnicities, and religions. Visit its beautiful culture, mountains, minarets, cobblestone streets, and waterfalls.

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MUST SEES

Mostar Bridge

The Stari Most spans the Neretva River. The stone arch bridge is 98 feet long and 78 feet tall. In 1566, the Ottoman Empire completed the Stari Most (Old Bridge) following Mimar Hayruddin’s design. During the Bosnian War, the shelling destroyed the bridge, which was rebuilt in 2004.

Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque

The Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque is on the cliffs of the Neretva River. You can climb the minaret for great views of Mostar.

Bazzar Kujundžiluk

In Mostar’s Old Town, the main cobblestone street is narrow and packed with shops. You can find rugs, jewelry, copper coffee roasters, and food.

Citadel Počitelj

On the way to Mostar, make a stop at the citadel. In 1383, Bosnia’s King Tvrtko I built the castle on a hill overlooking the walled town of Počitelj. Ottoman attacks thwarted Tvrtko’s goals of Dalmatian expansion. Later, the Ottoman Empire greatly developed the region.

Reminders

You can still see buildings in Bosnia riddled with bullet holes. Some buildings are piles of rubble. Read the signs because there are still landmines on the side of the road and in some buildings. Many road signs have spray paint on the Cyrillic characters. There are rows of gravestones of people who died in 1993.

FOOD

Burek

The burek’s flaky ropes are arranged in a spiral and baked in a black cast iron pan. The crispy and savory pastry is cut into wedges for serving. Popular fillings include cheese, spinach, and meat.