Stari Most
Stari most
A 1566 Ottoman stone arch bridge, destroyed in the 1993 war and rebuilt to its original form. It is a World Heritage Site, and divers leap from its top into the Neretva River.
The old bridge was built in 1566 by the Ottoman architect Hajrudin. Its single stone arch spans the emerald Neretva River, about 29 m long and roughly 20 m above the water. In November 1993, during the Bosnian War, it was shelled and destroyed. It was rebuilt in 2004 using stones from the original riverbed and traditional techniques. In 2005 the old town around the bridge was inscribed as a World Heritage Site. In summer, members of a local diving club leap from the top of the bridge after collecting tips from spectators. The bridge surface is smooth and steep, so wear non-slip shoes. Early morning and evening are quieter, with better light. The best photo spots are the rocks on the east bank of the river and the minaret of the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Old Bridge Museum
- Kujundžiluk (Old Bazaar)
- Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
- Herzegovina Museum
- Crooked Bridge
- Museum of War and Genocide Victims 1992-1995
- Kajtaz House
- Bišćević House