Mostar in BIH

Fun fact: We saved a turtle 🐢 from the road and placed it safely in a green area 💪🏻. Because of the traffic, we couldn’t take a photo.

🌉 *The Old Bridge of Mostar – Short History*

*1. Iconic Landmark:*
The *Old Bridge (Stari Most)* in *Mostar* crosses the *Neretva River* and is one of the most famous sites in the Balkans.

*2. Built in 1566:*
Commissioned by *Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent*, designed by *Mimar Hayruddin*, it stood for *over 400 years*.

*3. Destroyed in 1993:*
The bridge was *destroyed during the Bosnian War*, symbolizing division and loss.

*4. Rebuilt by 2004:*
Reconstructed using original methods; *reopened in 2004* and listed as a *UNESCO World Heritage Site* in 2005.

*5. Symbol of Peace:*
Today, it represents *reconciliation, resilience*, and is a major tourist attraction.En savoir plus