Mostar & Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Travel Facts & Tips

Discover Mostar & Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina — Old bridge, river spring monastery.

•The Stari Most, or Old Bridge, in Mostar was originally constructed in 1566 and is 29 meters long, serving as a stunning example of Ottoman architecture.
•Blagaj Tekke, a 16th-century Dervish monastery, is situated at the base of a cliff near the Buna river spring, which flows with an average discharge of 43 cubic meters per second.
•Mostar was heavily damaged during the Bosnian War in the 1990s, with the Old Bridge being destroyed in 1993; it was reconstructed and reopened in 2004, earning UNESCO World Heritage status.
•The Buna river spring near Blagaj is one of the largest and most beautiful springs in Europe, with water emerging from a 200-meter deep cave, creating a stunning turquoise color.
•Every year, the Mostar Diving Club hosts an annual diving competition from the Old Bridge, with divers leaping 21 meters into the Neretva River below, a tradition that dates back to the 1960s.

Frequently Asked Questions

Old bridge, river spring monastery.

The best time to visit is May–Sep. Budget travelers typically spend $80-150 per day.

Mostar & Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina is located at coordinates 43.3433, 17.8078 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.