When you
think of Bosnia and Herzegovina, one of the
first cities that comes to your mind is surely Sarajevo. However,
today I would like to describe another unique town.
MOSTAR is one of the
places where time passes slowly and as you can immagine I was really
impressed by it, even if there are still visible the signs of the
war, for example buildings in ruins. At the same time, those war remnants are mixed with
some charming views.
It's a town with a famous bridge called
„Stari Most '' - the Old Bridge, Ottoman bridge which was built in the
16th century and completely destroyed during the tragic war in the
1990’s, but then fully reconstructed. It crosses the river Neretva
and connects two parts of the city.
Moreover, it is a symbol of Mostar and
it is a part of UNESCO world heritage.
It is also a part of the Old City of Mostar, where you can find characteristic, multicultural architectural features and unique atmosphere.
You can also visit the Mosque (built in 1552) which is open to visitors. This
mosque was the first I had ever entered. It was really
interesting experience. For me, it was also a kind of learning
something about a little-known culture.
Počitelj, another town which is
really worth visiting, is located 30 km from Mostar. It's a
fortified complex, where you can see some remnants of medieval and
ottoman times. It is also an example of cultural and religious
diversity. This place was named as one of the world's 100 most
endangered cultural heritage site.
