Places
Month: June 2016
Places
The Sahat tower in Mostar, monument of time
During the Ottoman period in Mostar many architecture innovations of that time were built, including monuments, sacred objects and buildings.
Gastronomy
Traditional Bosnian Coffee Pot
Coffee pot is the metal, kitchen dish with handle designed especially for cooking coffee. It is a symbol of Bosnia and Herzegovina and part of a tradition that is passed for generations.
People&Pets
The JetSetting Fools visit to Mostar, what they saw and enjoyed
Passionate global trekkers Sarah and Kris from the JetSetting Fools travel blog visited Mostar last year during their mission to visit and explore countries on all six continents. Read more on their collaboration with Tour […]
People&Pets
JetSetting Fools collaborate with Tour Guide Mostar
The Tour Guide Mostar project is in full swing. Every day we are gathering more and more information and getting in touch with bloggers from all around the world who visited Mostar and Herzegovina as […]
Art and History
The past and today, Franciscan Church in Mostar
Today the Catholic Church and the Franciscan Monastery in Mostar stand together as one the most beautiful architecture examples.
Places
The history behind the Catholic Church and the Franciscan Monastery in Mostar
The Catholic Church and the Franciscan Monastery in Mostar was built in 1866., when the region was under Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans helped build the Church.
Tips
Things you should do when you travel to Mostar
Maybe you already have you summer destination or maybe you are still trying to choose one. Even if it is your first time to explore beyond your home country, the best thing you can do […]
Places
Overlooking the Old Bridge in Mostar, the Tara and Halebija towers
The city of Mostar is worldwide known for the many bridges and its name derives from the bridge keepers (mostari) who in the medieval times guarded the Stari Most (Old Bridge) over the Neretva.
Style
The ethnic wardrobe of the women, main styles and elements
The wardrobe of the women who lived in the city during the 19th century is probably the most interesting for us. As we mentioned before, the main differentiation and style can be seen depending if […]
Style
Traditional dressing and ethnic elements in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Through the history the whole region of Bosnia and Herzegovina was under several cultural influences which created a unique blend of differences. Read more about the history behind national costumes in Bosnia and Herzegovina in […]
Style
The history behind national costumes in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The curiosity about the national costumes and ethnic elements in style of wardrobe is our topic for today. By taking a look at the tradition and ethnic elements in the wardrobe, we are continuously learning […]
Style
Tour Guide Mostar joins the #CRO battle for the Eiffel Tower
The 2016 UEFA European Championship is in full swing and football fans from all over the world are cheering for their favorite teams and players.
Places
Meet fellow Local Guides and explore your city
Do you want to be socially responsible and help mapping your town? Google and Tour Guide Mostar are inviting you to one hour walk through Mostar and a free coffee. Meet fellow Local Guides and […]
Gastronomy
Enjoy the taste of Å erbet, gastronomy treat from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Å erbet is one of the drinks you must try when visiting Mostar. It is also known as Sorbet, Sorbetto, Sharbat or Sherbet, this drink is usually served chilled. Sweet drinks like this along with sweet desserts […]
Art and History
Kaldrma, the cobblestone pathways spreading through Mostar
The Old Bridge is the most magnificent monument in Mostar and it has become the worldwide known symbol of Mostar.
Art and History
Mostar Summer Fest-Celebrating Urban Culture our team is awarding one lucky winner with two tickets for the 2016 Mostar Summer Fest.
This summer the Tour Guide Mostar project will promote our city and support all the relevant events that are happening. Celebrating urban culture and music, our team is awarding one lucky winner with two tickets […]
Art and History
Discover the history behind the picturesque Å adrvan
When thinking about traditional and picturesque places in Bosnia and Herzegovina which visitors should certainly visit, Å adrvan is high on the list.
Out&About
Wherever you go ..
Wherever you go, east, west, north or south, think of it as a journey into yourself. The one who travels into itself travels the world.
Gastronomy
Rahat lokum, guilty pleasure and worldwide known delight
Lokum or rahat lokum is worldwide known Turkish delight. This dish came to Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Ottoman period and has become one of the traditional pastries.
People&Pets
Tour Guide Mostar local initiative welcomes new contributors
Thanks to young and creative people who love their hometown, Tour Guide Mostar initiative is going strong!
Art and History
The dome of a mosque, symbolic representation of heaven
The dome of a mosque is called qubba in the Arabic language. It is a symbolic representation of the vault of heaven. The interior decoration of a dome often emphasizes this symbolism, using intricate geometric, […]
Art and History
The Minbar, another striking architecture attraction
The minbar is a pulpit in the mosque where the imam stands to deliver sermons (khutbah) or in the Hussainia where the speaker sits and lectures the congregation.
Art and History
Mihrab in the Mosque Architecture, unique work of art
Mihrab is a semicircular niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the qibla. The most important element in any mosque is the mihrab, the niche that indicates the direction of Mecca. Because it […]
Fashion and Beauty
Walking in Heels, Instruction Guide to Conquer Mostar’s Cobblestones
The Old Bridge is the most magnificent monument in Mostar and is truly a one of a kind architecture master piece. It was built back in 1566. during the Ottoman rule, and even today this […]
Art and History
The history and tradition of dining tables in Bosnia and Herzegovina
There are many traditions that came to Bosnia and Herzegovina during the rule of Ottoman Empire and even today stayed as part of the culture among people. Among them is the regional specialty, favorite national dish called […]
Gastronomy
The tradition of coffee in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Exactly 138 years after the Ottoman Empire left Bosnia Herzegovina and then came the Austria-Hungary. Today this country shows many signs of its nearly four centuries of Turkish rule: the architecture, the occasional shared word, […]
Gastronomy
Let’s eat!
If you are coming to Bosnia and Herzegovina then you must try eating čevapi(chevaps). It is a favorite dish in the whole country and food lovers from all over the world always enjoy eating čevapi […]
Art and History
Mostar, the city of poetry and poets
A city of stone on stone, historical, political, scientific and cultural center of Herzegovina lies at the foot of the slopes of Velez Mountain, in the Neretva River valley. The Old Bridge is the most magnificent […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina
10 interesting facts about Bosnia and Herzegovina you need to know
The name Bosnia comes from the Indo-European word which means water. Bosnia is full of beautiful rivers, lakes, and waterfalls.
Art and History
The Street Arts Festival Mostar
Mostar is a city full of historic landscapes, architecture wonders and enviable works of art. See some of the interesting street art examples in our previous post.
Out&About
Live for the moments…
Live for the moments you cannot put into words.