Given the Bosnian War that happened in Bosnia & Herzegovina in the early 1990’s, Mostar is full of history. Some of it is uplifting because you can see how far they have come and where people are at today in terms of tolerance and acceptance, but there are also sad parts that remind you of what happened not too long ago. The Mostar Sniper Tower is one of the somber memories of the war that exists today. However, it’s truly in climbing the Sniper Tower where you truly feel its chilling impact. The Neretva River divides Mostar into an east…
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20 Photos That Will Inspire You to Visit Mostar
Mostar is a small, but incredibly beautiful, town in Bosnia & Herzegovina. It’s full of history given the recent Bosnian War. Bosnia & Herzegovina is not the most popular place to visit in Europe. However, Mostar is definitely worth visiting! It’s located close to Dubrovnik, which receives plenty of visitors… In fact, it’s a perfect day-trip from Dubrovnik and would provide the over-visited Croatian city some relief from tourists. Plus, visiting Mostar will allow you to visit another country that’s rich in history and full of delicious food! Looking for more information on visiting Mostar? Check out all our posts…
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24 Hours in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mostar is a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a newer country that’s chock-full of recent history given the Bosnian War in the 1990’s. While it’s not the most popular place to visit, more and more people are traveling to Mostar. It probably helps that it’s a quick bus ride from Dubrovnik, a super popular travel destination. The bus from Dubrovnik to Mostar costs about $20 (115 HRK) and is scheduled to take about 3.5 hours. However, from our experience, expect it to take about an hour longer. If you’re visiting Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, or anywhere in the area,…
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The Best Places to Photograph Stari Most
Stari Most is without a doubt the most famous and photographed bridge in all of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It’s probably the number one thing most people want to see when they visit Mostar. Although it was rebuilt 2004, Stari Most still looks like it did when it was first built in the 16th century. Since we know you want to get that perfect picture for Instagram, Facebook, or simply your photo album at home, here are the best places to photograph Stari Most. 1. Urban Grill Restaurant The Urban Grill Restaurant is right on the main pedestrian road (Mala Tepa)…
