Mostar Travel Guide
From Wikitravel
Mostar is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The city was the most heavily bombed of any Bosnian city during the war. It was both shelled with artillery by the Serbs and then subsequently by the Croatians. It was most famous for its beautiful Ottoman style bridge which spanned the Neretva river which was destroyed by Croat artillery fire. Fortunately the bridge has been restored and the city has in most ways returned to the beautiful river side town it once was.
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Get in
You can arrive by bus from any major Croatian coastal city. There is a train from Ploce, on the Adriatic coast in Southern Croatia, and the journey takes about an hour. Alternatively you can opt for a coach service that also operates between Mostar and Ploce. There is a train from Sarajevo which leaves about twice a day, and also many buses a day from there. The journey from Sarajevo takes about three hours.
There are several buses that leave from Dubrovnik, Croatia every day, and the journey takes about 3-4 hours. Similarly, many buses head towards Split, with the journey taking a similar length of time.
EU and US citizens do not need visas.
See
See Pocitelj which is on the left side of the road to Dubrovnik. You may take the yellow bus to Capljina (number 41) and after some 45 minutes your are at this historical village.There are a few good Ottoman buildings dating from a few centuries ago.In particular Mosque of Hadzi Alija which was destroyed by the men of Mate Boban is see worthy.Pocitelj is also nice with its excellent Neretva view.
Blagaj is counted within the city limits and is reachable by public buses in fifteen minutes or so. The bus may leave from the road opposite the main station, not the bus station itself. In Blagaj there are good samples of Ottoman mosques, bridges and tekija which is located on the right bank of the River Buna at its source.
Do
The highlight in Mostar is the famous Old Bridge (Stari most), built by the Ottaman Turks in 1566. It was destroyed during the recent war, but was rebuilt in 2004. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the day, the Mostar Diving Club will have members dive off the bridge into the emerald green waters.
Buy
Both euros (should be at 1:2 rate with the Bosnian KM) and Croatian kuna (at a rip-off rate) are widely accepted in shops and restaurants in Mostar.
Eat
Pizzeria "Roma" near Mercator shopping center and not far from Zrinjski stadium, offers best pizza I ever tried.
Drink
Ali Baba's Cave has drinks and hookah; the ambience is great as the lounge was built directly in a cavern. You won't be able to miss it while walking around the bazaar in Mostar's Old Town, as there is loud music eminating from the entrance.
Sleep
You may try Oscar Pansion which is some ten meters from the bridge. Rooms are very clean, with television and air-conditioning and the price is surprisingly low. The young boy and the little girl speak good English.
Get out
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