Franciscan Church & Peace Bell Tower
Crkva sv. Petra i Pavla i Zvonik mira
A bell tower about 107 meters tall beside the Church of Saints Peter and Paul on the west bank. An elevator to the top gives a 360-degree view over all of Mostar.
The Franciscan Church of Saints Peter and Paul was destroyed during the war and rebuilt on its original site. The bell tower beside it stands about 107 meters tall and is one of the city's tallest structures. The tower has an elevator and stairs, and its top observation deck overlooks the old town, the Old Bridge, the Neretva valley and the surrounding mountains. It is especially good for sunset photos. Entry costs about 10 convertible marks, and opening hours change with the seasons. It is about a 10-minute walk from the Old Bridge. The competition in height between the bell tower and the mosque minarets also reflects the religious divisions of the postwar city.
Opening hours
About 9:00–18:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Crooked Bridge
- Spanish Square
- Bišćević House
- Karađoz Bey Mosque
- Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
- Stari Most
- Bruce Lee Statue
- Museum of War and Genocide Victims 1992-1995