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Stari Most

Mostar's elegant 16th-century Ottoman bridge arching high over the emerald Neretva, rebuilt after the war.

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Time needed
1 hour
Entry
Free
Best time
Sunset
Area
Old Town

The 16th-century Ottoman bridge, rebuilt in 2004 and listed by UNESCO.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Stari Most, Mostar 88000

  • From Sarajevo: About 2 hours by the scenic train.
  • On foot: The bridge is in the centre of the pedestrian Old Town.
  • Best views: From the riverbanks below or the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque minaret.

The story of Stari Most

The Ottoman architect Mimar Hayruddin finished the bridge in 1566. For 427 years its single 29-metre stone arch stood over the river, and the town took its name from the "bridge keepers" (mostari).

In November 1993 the bridge was destroyed during the war. It was rebuilt using original techniques and stone raised from the river, reopening in 2004. UNESCO listed it in 2005.

Best time to visit

Best season

April to June and September to October.

Best time of day

Sunset, or early morning before crowds.

Summer

Very hot and crowded at midday.

Tips before you go

  • See it from the riverbank below at sunset.
  • Watch the local divers jump from the bridge.
  • Wear shoes with grip; the bridge stones are slippery.

Best hotels near Stari Most

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Kriva Ćuprija Hotel

Boutique hotel by an old stone bridge.

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Hotel Mepas

Modern hotel with a mall.

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Hotels near Stari Most

River-view guesthouses.

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What's around Stari Most

  • Kujundžiluk bazaarNext to the bridge.
  • Koski Mehmed Pasha MosqueRiverside views.
  • Museum of the Old BridgeIn the tower.
  • Crooked BridgeSmall older bridge nearby.

Questions travellers ask

When was Stari Most built?

It was completed in 1566.

When was it rebuilt?

It reopened in 2004.

Do people really dive from it?

Yes, trained local divers jump about 20 metres.

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