Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar
Bosnia and Herzegovina
See the Old Bridge over the emerald green waters of the Neretva River
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Mostar, a city whose very name is derived from the 'Mos-tah-ree'—the bridge keepers who once guarded the iconic stone arch that spans the Neretva River. We are standing in a place that has, for centuries, served as a…
Listen in the app2Spanish Square — A Monument to Peace
We begin our exploration at Span-yol-skee Trg, or Spanish Square, the largest square in Mostar and a significant symbolic space in the post-war city. The square was named in honor of the Spanish soldiers who served in the…
Listen in the app3Kujundziluk — The Old Bazaar
We now enter Koo-yoon-jee-look, the Old Bazaar of Mostar, which stretches along the left bank of the Neretva. This is the oldest part of the city's commercial center, dating back to the sixteenth century. …
Listen in the app4Stari Most — The Masterpiece of Mimar Hayruddin
We now stand upon the Stah-ree Mohst, the Old Bridge, the very soul of Mostar. This single-arched stone bridge is 28 meters long and rises 24 meters above the Neretva River at its highest point. …
Listen in the app5The Bridge Divers — A 400-Year Tradition
One of the most iconic sights in Mostar is that of a young man standing on the edge of the Stah-ree Mohst, preparing to leap into the cold waters of the Neretva. This is a tradition that dates back at least to the bridge's…
Listen in the app6Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque — The Panoramic View
On the right bank of the river, just a short walk from the bridge, sits the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. Completed in 1618, it is one of the most significant and well-preserved Ottoman mosques in Herzegovina. …
Listen in the app7Crooked Bridge — The Miniature Prototype
Just a few minutes' walk from the grand Stah-ree Mohst lies its smaller sibling, the Kree-vah Choo-pree-yah, or Crooked Bridge. This charming stone structure spans the Radobolja River, a small tributary that flows into the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As evening falls over Mostar, we conclude our journey by the banks of the Neretva, looking back at the silhouette of the Stah-ree Mohst against the twilight sky. Mostar is a city that has seen the best and worst of humanity—from…
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What is Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar?
Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar is a place in Bosnia and Herzegovina with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.3373, 17.8148 |
| Last updated |