1. Stari Most
Young tourist jumping off Stari Most (Shutterstock)
The jewel of Mostar, Stari Most is a 16th century, Ottoman-style bridge that spans the Neretva River, connecting the two sides of the city. It has been a symbol of the city for over 400 years, destroyed during the Bosnian War and rebuilt in 2004.
The distinctive hump-backed bridge was designed by Mimar Hayruddin, a student and apprentice of the famous architect, Mimar Sinan, and opened in 1556. The city takes its name from the bridge keepers, the Mostari, who guarded it. The streets surrounding the bridge are lively and abound…
