🌉 Mostar Old Bridge Area
Bosnia and Herzegovina
About This Sacred Site
The Old Bridge Area of Mostar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site centered around the iconic 16th-century Stari Most bridge, which symbolizes reconciliation and coexistence. The surrounding area contains Ottoman mosques, a Franciscan church, Orthodox churches, and a synagogue. The bridge's destruction in 1993 and rebuilding in 2004 made it a powerful symbol of peace and interfaith harmony.
Key Facts
- •The original bridge was built in 1566 by Ottoman architect Mimar Hayruddin
- •Destroyed during the Bosnian War in 1993 and rebuilt with international support in 2004
- •The area includes the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque with panoramic views of the bridge
- •Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005
- •The annual bridge-diving competition has been held for over 450 years
Location
Coordinates: 43.3373, 17.8153
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