Overlooking the Old Bridge in Mostar, the Tara and Halebija towers

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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.

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Top 5 festivals in Mostar

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Festival season is not limited to the summer season with popular events taking place throughout the year.  With so many festivals to get involved with, here are five top tips for bringing your brand, business or yourself to festivals in Mostar:

Mostarsko proljeće is designed in an effort to enrich cultural scene in Mostar. It is a rich program of cultural events which covers musical concerts, theater and puppet play, book and film nights, poetry reading and such.

Mostar Blues & Rock Festival has grown into a respectable event that has found a way to maps of European festivals and is one of the most significant festivals in this region.
Mostar Film Festival is cultural manifestation where the audience has an opportunity to enjoy in movies, documentary, student program and such.
Street Art Festival – The art skills of artists that interact with mostly urban environments to express themselves, are fascinating. Mostar is one of those street art galleries in the world.
Mostar Summer Fest – Celebrating urban culture and music, the city of Mostar each summer attracts attention with the Mostar Summer Fest. One of its goals is to become a platform for having a good time and fun.

5 reasons to visit Sarajevo while in Mostar

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Sarajevo is the largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina and home for more than six hundred thousand people. Because of its rich cultural variety this city was sometimes called “Jerusalem of the Balkans”. It is the only major city in Europe to have a mosque, catholic church, Ortodox church and synagogue within the same area and has been home to many different religions for centuries.

It is perhaps the mix that makes Sarajevo such an attractive tourist destination.  if you are in Bosnia and Herzegovina and are not sure whether to make the trip to Sarajevo – GO!

1. This is the place where you will find one of the best ćevapcčići in the Balkans

If you are coming to Bosnia and Herzegovina then you must try eating ćevapi(chevaps). It is a favorite dish in the whole country and food lovers from all over the world always enjoy eating ćevapi in our country. Ćevapi has its origins in the Balkans during the Ottoman period, and represents a regional specialty similar to the kofte kebab.Chevaps are incredibly versatile. Eat them grilled with veggies, baked potatoes or just go for fresh salad, these meat rolls will excite your taste buds. There are several great restaurants in Sarajevo which serve traditional ćevapi, find more info about them in our Gastronomy section.

2. It is cheap and easy

Sarajevo is a very cheap city and you can get a lot for the value of your money. Weather it is the accommodation, shopping, food, drink, sightseeing or enjoying the night life, all visitors agree are delighted with what they can get here for their money.

3. Food is delicious

Traditional food is both organic and delicious. You must try local  traditional food that can be found in traditional restaurants called Aščinica.

4. It is only two hours from Mostar

In spite of how slow buses in Bosnia travel, it will take you no longer than two hours to reach Sarajevo from Mostar.  Even if you hate it—and you won’t, trust me—you’ll be out nothing more than a few Bosnian marks and a little of your time. Enjoying Sarajevo is as close to a sure thing as I’ve recommended on this blog!

5. Architecture is amazing

Sarajevo is famed for its tumultuous history and the city’s architecture expresses this beautifully; the Ottomans, the Austro-Hungarians, the Yugoslav wars and the Siege of Sarajevo have all left their mark, making the city one of the most interesting in Europe.

Turkish Airlines Economy Class Review-From Sarajevo to Istanbul

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Written by : A.Z

Travelling from Mostar to some other city in the world by plane currently is unreliable. Mostar airport has no regular flights to most European cities, only a few charter. Many people from Mostar usually buy a ticket for a flight from Split or from Sarajevo to destinations they intend to go by plane.

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