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Mostar: a fairy tale town in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Before traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina, I knew so little about the country. And I knew even less about a little town called Mostar. But this magical town with a dark history of violence and war should not be skipped on a trip through the Balkans!
Especially if you are looking to take stunning photographs. Mostar is a travel photographers dream com true!
Mostari Bridge
Everyone knows the infamous Mostari Bridge is an excellent place to take photos. It’s the icon of Mostar.
But if you try to take pictures in mid day, the bridge will be packed with tourists, locals and bridge divers alike!
The most magical time to experience the historic bridge is in the early hours of the morning or late in the evening once all the day tours have left again. It’s in these hours, the early morning or late evening, that you can have the city to yourself!
There’s no shortage of amazing views in Mostar!
Any restaurant or cafe you dine at will offer stunning views of Mostar! There simply isn’t a way to make this town look bad.
The scaling Ottoman architecture sends minarets soaring high above the lush greenery.
The constant sound of babbling water can be heard as the Neretva river winds through the heart of town, offering gorgeous views of the sunlight sparkling on the water.
The Most Instagrammable Place In Mostar:
Koskin-Mehmed Pasha’s Mosque
While Mostar is beautiful from any cafe, winding cobbled street or over pass- no view is quite as striking as standing on the high minaret from Koskin-Mehmed Pasha’s Mosque during golden hour. With a perfect view of the Mostari Bridge, the Neretva river and the town of Mostar tucked in the mountain side, it’s easily the best view of Mostar. Perhaps even all of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Address: Mala Tepa 16, Mostar 80807, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Koskin-Mehmed Pasha’s Mosque Quick Facts
- €6 entry fee
- Non-muslims welcome to visit
- Skirt and scarf provided for modesty (shoulders, knees etc. must be covered!)
- Small, constricted space at the top
- Must be able to climb stairs to reach the top lookout from the minaret
- Not handicap accessible
- Go right at opening or closing to have the lookout point to yourself
More on Mostar? Keep reading:
- MOSTAR: YOUR 2020 BUCKET LIST DESTINATION
- BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY THROUGH A COUNTRY I NOW LOVE
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