Old Bridge

"The town's postcard and one of the main (if not the main) tourist attractions in Bosnia Herzegovina, Stari Most, or the old bridge, is worth a visit in Mostar. The history of the bridge over the Neretva River and of the town are so intimately connected that Mostar means "bridge keeper." In addition to its architectural beauty, the bridge's history is fascinating. It was built between 1557 and 1566 at the behest of Suleiman the Magnificent, when the entire region of present-day Bosnia was part of the then all-powerful ottoman empire, and represented one of the greatest engineering feats of the time. Designed by Ottoman architect Mimar Hayruddin and commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, Stari Most was built in 1566 to replace a wooden bridge that spanned the same section of the Neretva river. Stretching out for 95 ft (29 m) and soaring 85 ft (21 m) above the summer water level, it was an incredible feat of engineering at the time it was built. The first spot I would suggest is a steep hike down to the sandy area where the Mostari Jumpers come out of back onto the banks. It gives you a bottom up view of the bridge. The second spot I would actually say is when you pay to enter the Koski Pasha Mosque (the most well known mosque in Mostar). It gives you access to a small gate that overlooks the river and the bridge with an unobstructed view, great lighting, and not a lot of people trying to photobomb your picture. The third spot is from Lucki Most, it is a walkway on a busy road, but gives you great lighting in the afternoons. The bridge does appear a bit small but you can take as many photos as you like. The fourth spot is up by the bridge in the little alcoves at either end, however this is where most of the tourists are as well to take the selfies with the bridge. You can always wait awhile to try to get the photos in the early mornings or evenings. The first spot I would suggest is a steep hike down to the sandy area where the Mostari Jumpers come out of back onto the banks. It gives you a bottom up view of the bridge. The second spot I would actually say is when you pay to enter the Koski Pasha Mosque (the most well known mosque in Mostar). It gives you access to a small gate that overlooks the river and the bridge with an unobstructed view, great lighting, and not a lot of people trying to photobomb your picture. The third spot is from Lucki Most, it is a walkway on a busy road, but gives you great lighting in the afternoons. The bridge does appear a bit small but you can take as many photos as you like. The fourth spot is up by the bridge in the little alcoves at either end, however this is where most of the tourists are as well to take the selfies with the bridge. You can always wait awhile to try to get the photos in the early mornings or evenings. The first spot I would suggest is a steep hike down to the sandy area where the Mostari Jumpers come out of back onto the banks. It gives you a bottom up view of the bridge. The second spot I would actually say is when you pay to enter the Koski Pasha Mosque (the most well known mosque in Mostar). It gives you access to a small gate that overlooks the river and the bridge with an unobstructed view, great lighting, and not a lot of people trying to photobomb your picture. The third spot is from Lucki Most, it is a walkway on a busy road, but gives you great lighting in the afternoons. The bridge does appear a bit small but you can take as many photos as you like. The fourth spot is up by the bridge in the little alcoves at either end, however this is where most of the tourists are as well to take the selfies with the bridge. You can always wait awhile to try to get the photos in the early mornings or evenings. "

"This UNESCO site is not to be missed. It is the center focus of Mostar. You may also be lucky enough to watch the famous bridge jumping. This is a local tradition passed throughout generations and is truly special to witness. "