A Brief History Of Handcrafts In Mostar

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During the 16th century in Mostar, in the Čaršija (carshiya ) there were more than 30 various types of crafts. They were predominantly grouped into esnafi (Turkish word for “guilds”) or guilds, which were arranged according to the types of professions after which even the streets (carshiyas) were named, bearing the features of distinct carshiyas.

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The Roma people In Mostar

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In the area of Bosnia and Herzegovina the Roma (also called  Romani people) have lived here for more than 600 years. They arrived in the territory of today’s Bosnia and Herzegovina by the 14th and 15th century, and then adopted Islam as the majority confession during the times of Ottoman rule (15th-19th centuries).

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Coming in September-Tour Guide Mostar Team Activities

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The Tour Guide Mostar project is moving along quickly while the summer season is at full peak and thousands of tourists visit Mostar every day.

Our team is finishing the last details and preparations for the launch of the Multilanguage digital tour guide which will launch in September.

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Start your day in Mostar with Bosnian traditional coffee

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Multicultural Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most unique cities on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe. Spending the day in this historic city is the perfect introduction to the complex country of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Read on to see why a tour to Mostar is a must for any curious traveler. Continue reading “Start your day in Mostar with Bosnian traditional coffee”