Looking for the perfect travel destination that’s off the beaten path? Look no further than Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina! This charming city is filled with history, culture, and stunning architecture that will leave you in awe.
In our latest video, we take you on a journey through the top things to do in Mostar, showcasing the best sites and attractions that this beautiful town has to offer. From the iconic Stari Most bridge, to the bustling Old Bazaar, and the picturesque mosques with their signature minarets, there is no shortage of sights to see in Mostar.
But that’s not all – we also take you on a river boat ride, explore the local museums, and indulge in the delicious Bosnian cuisine. And if you’re a coffee lover, be sure to try the authentic Bosnian coffee for a truly unique experience.
And for all the animal lovers out there, don’t forget to meet the friendly local cat population that calls Mostar their home. These furry feline friends are sure to bring a smile to your face as you explore the city.
So whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or just looking for a beautiful and unique destination to explore, Mostar has something for everyone. Watch our video to discover the top things to do in Mostar and start planning your next adventure in this hidden gem of the Balkans. ☕️🌉🕌 #Mostar #BosniaHerzegovina #TravelGoals
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We are in mostar and today we’re going to walk you through the top sites you need to see when visiting this beautiful town mostar is one of the prettiest cities in the Balkans the first thing you need to see is located in the center of mostar’s Old Town and that’s the Stari Most
Also known as the old bridge this iconic 16th century ottoman bridge is not only a UNESCO world heritage site but it’s also the defining symbol of mostar itself this bridge is an architectural and Engineering Marvel and when it was built in the 1500s it was a large single arch bridge
In the world sadly it was destroyed during the Bosnian war in the 1990s but was rebuilt using the same traditional techniques as the original bridge and now is one of the most Lively spots in the city so behind me we have the starry most bridge this is probably the most iconic
Spot in all of mostar and believe it or not the entire town a mostar gets its name from The Bridge hundreds of years ago the original Guardians of the bridge were called the mostari and over time that name evolved to become the name of the city this bridge behind me is probably most
Well known now for the divers that jump off it believe it or not this has been a diving hot spot for a while they’ve been professional dive competitions from the top of the bridge since the 1960s and that tradition still lives on today throughout the day you’ll find people standing on
The edge of the bridge collecting money for them to jump off we’ve heard when they get about 20 to 25 they’ll have enough money to justify the jump and it has been so fun watching them jump off the bridge behind us we’re here mid-september and I’d say there’s probably been a jumper every
Hour or so so I could only imagine in peak season they’re probably here way more often and speaking of bridge jumpers we found the best spot to view these Daredevils is from the river rather than
On the bridge itself so be sure to make your way down to water level if you want to see some great jumps I wish we had signs to hold up to rate the Dives but I think I’d give them all a 10 just for
Jumping next on our list is to explore Mostar’s old bazaar this bustling Market’s lined with charming shops cafes and restaurants and we felt it was one of the most Picture Perfect markets we visited in all our time in Europe along this stretch of mostar’s Old
Town you’ll find plenty of places to shop for souvenirs Savor delicious Bosnian Cuisine and experience the city’s vibrant atmosphere with mostar’s Rich ottoman Heritage the bazar is an authentic way to immerse yourself in the culture as you wander narrow Stone streets filled with charmming shops traditional crafts and vibrant cafes being located
Near the starry most Bridge it’s great place to find vendors selling all sorts of interesting goodies you’ll find tapestries leather goods authentic Turkish coffee sets and much much more we’re in the Grand Market area right now and it is hustling and bustling this
Place feels way more authentic than some of the other markets we’ve been to in Europe and I think that’s due to a lot of the local shop selling things that seem way more authentic you can definitely tell the ottoman influence here you’ll find people selling Turkish towels
Kashmir scarves evil eyes traditional bosny coffee pots so there’s way more here than just your classic fridge magnets the other thing that’s so cool about this area is it just captures that ottoman energy behind me you can see some of the minettes which are from
The mosques and five times throughout the day they’ll actually play over the speakers to call to prayer and you can actually hear that sound echoing through the streets giving it such a unique Ambiance when you’re wandering through here so it really does feel like a cultural
Experience oh and if you have the time be sure to explore the bizaar when the Sun goes down in mostar’s Old Town the nighttime lighting is so pretty and paints the buildings that line the bizarre streets in such a beautiful
Glow and to further appreciate this ottoman Heritage you’ll need to visit one of the many mosques in this area with their picture perfect spires called minettes creating the fairy tale backdrop of the main Bridge you want to venture closer for a better
View there are two main mosques with minettes you can climb the first one is a 17th century mosque located right near the Stari Most bridge and offers you terrific views of the bridge itself the second one’s a slightly older mosque which is from the 15th century and
Is a masterpiece both inside and out we found this mosque to be less crowded than the first one here you’ll take off your shoes pay the admission ticket and enter the mosque inside you’ll find a simple yet strikingly pretty house of worship to admire as well as a
Spiral staircase inside the minet you can climb for a panoramic view of the city and the Narretva River so I’m climbing the spiral stair case in the minaret right now and it is incredibly narrow I’m getting to an opening here it looks like we can peak our head out
Here this is a secondary worship area on the second floor all right from the outside this place looked a little small but I’m getting a little winded coming up here it’s actually a lot taller than I thought so I’ve made it to the top and I think this
Little metal crate is the door to let you outside it kind of swings open like [Music] so I’ve officially made it to the top and I have this entire place to myself and the views you get are just absolutely incredible I will have to say I’m
A little bit shaky I have a slight fear of height and the wall here keeping you in is very short so I’m going to be extra careful up here while I’m enjoying these views all right can you see Courtney from over here I think that’s her right down
There yeah it’s a pretty amazing view Another thing you need to see well on most star is the Crooked bridge this is the little sibling of the larger Stari Most bridge and was used as a trial run to test the architecture and engineering before the main Bridge was built being built in the 1500s this is much more
Than just a beautiful bridge in the heart of mostar as it’s a living piece of History this bridge felt like it was straight out of a fairy tale with its location being slightly off the beaten path so it’s far less crowded than the story most we’re at the Crooked bridge right
Now this is another top spot to see while your mostar one of the things I love about this area in this town overall is one of the beautiful architecture but also the streets here with it being a River Town there’s just that magical energy of it being tranquil and soothing you get
The sounds of the running water here that’s so relaxing and peaceful and all the walkways here seem to be made of Riverstone so it’s kind of like a cobblestone both unique mostar flare I definitely recommend wearing good shoes if you’re walking here cuz it can get somewhat uneven with
The patterns here but it really adds to The beautiful landscape okay so first impressions of most are we knew that we were going to love it here but it’s actually blowing even those expectations out of the water we kind of figured everything would be centered around the
Main Bridge which it definitely is but there’s still so much to explore in the old town here there are so many interweaving bridges little shops and really authentic Turkish decoration everywhere we’re kind of obsessed in a way it’s kind of reminding us of Aguas Calientes but kind of
Like the Turkish European version of that it’s a little hard to get to but I think it’s absolutely worth a trip and we’re almost thinking we should have spent more time here because it is just so [Music] gorgeous next on our list is to take a ride on an inflatable speedboat along the
Naretva River here for just 10 km. you can Charter a ride to zoom you up and down the scenic Waterway you can purchase tickets on site from the ticket booth at water level near the star most bridge and rides typically last about 10 minutes we’ve heard this is an
Amazing way to see most our from the water is a fast and affordable attraction while in [Music] town this next item on our list is helpful for gaining a deeper understanding of mostar’s unique history and that’s to visit one of the many museums located
Around the Old Town some of mostar’s top museums include the war photo exhibition which showcases powerful images documenting the Bosnian war and its impact on the city we’ve heard this is a somber experience but helps you appreciate the resilient into the
City and locals around the city you’ll still see scars of the war blasted into many of the surrounding buildings so this Museum helps tell the stories behind this horrible and relatively recent War if you’re interested in the more peaceful side of mostar’s culture you’ll
Need to visit the kitas house this house is a snapshot in time of how locals used to live it seems great if you’d like a day in the life experience and cost just four marks to enter And while there’s tons to see in mostar there’s even more to taste Bosnia
Is world-renowned for its cuisine and most of has a vibrant food scene here you’ll find cafes lining the picture perfect streets rooftop Terraces overlooking the beautiful Skyline in Riverview restaurants serving up amazing local Staples at reasonable prices we felt the food we ate a most
Start was some of the best we’ve ever had and we have an entire video walking through the top food you need to try while in bosia and herina so make sure you subscribe and check that video out
As well and while we’re talking about food another thing you need to do in mostar is try an authentic Bosnian coffee thanks to the ottoman culture here in Mostar and thats ordering a coffee is about much more
Than just the drink it’s about the ritual here you’ll be served your coffee in the traditional Turkish style completely with ornate fixings to make it a one-of-a kind experience not to mention the coffee is incredibly rich and bold making it an absolute must try for coffee lovers one
Visiting mostar and if you’re an animal lover you’re going to love mostar because you’d have to go out of your way to miss this next thing to see and that’s the friendly local cat population that calls this ancient city their home in mostar you can expect to find many furry feline friends
Navigating this historic City and taking in all the views we found this Moss secured for some cute kittens right in their garden and it’s unbelievably entertaining watching these kittens see the world so if you’re looking to see some of the cutest cats in mostar be sure to wander
Down this way one of the things that was so unexpected and such a pleasant surprise when we came to mostar is how many cats there are here we’ve seen so many kids just playing around and
They’re all so friendly and cute we just dumble on a bunch of them here and we are loving watching them play how cute is this oh my gosh these cats are so small they like to russle I think
Courtney’s officially made a new friend this might be the cutest thing I’ve ever seen look how tiny this little guy is he’s so friendly he might be coming home with a cat so that’s our list of top
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