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It used to be one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the country, and today it suffers geographical division of ethnic groups. The city was the most heavily bombed of any Bosnian city during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina following the breakup of Yugoslavia. At the beginning of the war, air strikes destroyed many important buildings and structures, including the cultural and spiritual icon: the Old Bridge (Stari Most), which is a {{UNESCO}}.
 
Mostar has been most famous for this beautiful historic Ottoman-style bridge, which spanned the Neretva river in what is considered the historic centercentre of the city. Through combined efforts with the international community, rebuilding of the Old Bridge was completed in 2004, almost 11 years after its destruction, using some of its original piecesstones recovered from the Neretva river.
 
==Get in==
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====Other destinations====
[http://www.autobusni-kolodvor.com/en/timetable.aspx Bus timetables are online], but not all connections are listed. Frequent buses run between Mostar and [[Ploče]], [[Dubrovnik]] (2 per day, 3-4 hours, 30 KM), [[Split]] (4 hours, 12516 [[Croatia#Money|Croatian kuna]]EUR), [[Zagreb]], [[Podgorica]], [[Jajce]] (3½-4 hours, 19 KM), [[Banja Luka]], [[Belgrade]] (2 per day) and most cities in [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]].
 
The stop in Mostar for the bus from [[Podgorica]], which continues to [[Banja Luka]], is several kilometres from the city centre on an expressway. A taxi from there costs 10 KM.
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====From [[Croatia]]====
 
There is no longer connection between [[Ploče]] and Mostar. There is also no more direct connection between [[Zagreb]] and Mostar, —so you need to change in Sarajevo.
 
There iswas a regular bus connection from [[Dubrovnik]] for 126around kunas15 EUR (October 2017).
 
===By car===
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| wikipedia=Mostar Airport | wikidata=Q1432098
| lastedit=2015-10-05
| content=({{IATA|OMO}}) is in the village of Ortiješ, 7.45 km south southeast of Mostar's railway station. There are regular Croatia Airlines flights to [[Zagreb]] on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and seasonal flights to destinations in [[Italy]] includingfrom [[Rome]],2023. [[Naples]],There [[Bari]],are also free local [[Bologna]http://mostar-airport.ba/en/2023/04/25/obavijest-o-besplatnoj-autobusnoj-liniji/ bus lines] to connect Mostar to Mostar Airport but just for flights to Zagreb.
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===By bicycle===
The [https://ciro-trail.com/en/ Ćiro Trail] is a 157-km [[cycling]] route from [[Dubrovnik]]. It's a rail trail following the tracks of a decommissioned [[Austria-Hungary|Austro-Hungarian]] narrow gauge railway, and crosses several 19th-century tunnels and bridges.
 
==Get around==
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| address= | lat=43.33728 | long=17.81528 | directions=next to the Old Bridge
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=510 KM
| wikidata=Q6941108| wikipedia=Museum of the Old Bridge
| lastedit=20172023-0805-2928
| content=Includes exhibits on the history of the bridge, a panoramic view from the top, and entrance into the excavations below, along with a video detailing the reconstruction of the bridge. It opened in 2006, commemorating the second anniversary of the bridge's reconstruction.
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| wikidata=Q19951166
| lastedit=2017-08-29
| content=Small but pretty Ottoman mosque built in 1618 that was destroyed during the war but rebuilt with Turkish financial support. Climb the minaret tofor seespectacular a great viewviews over the town. Ascending the minaret is not recommended to those with claustrophobia, but the 192 step climb rewards with a fantasticsuperlative view onof the Old Bridge.
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| content=Here, in 1993 the city was divided between Croats on the west and Bosniaks on the eastern side. It is a surreal and sobering experience to see the bombed-out buildings which still stand in this area only 5 m from the division.
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*'''Drink Bosnian coffee'''. Don't let anyone tell you that Bosnian coffee is the same as Turkish coffee. Instead, let the good people of Cafe de Alma (Rade Bitange not far from the bridge) educate you about this distinct way of preparing coffee. They are the only roasters in town and they are passionate about preserving this tradition. The café will serve your coffee in a traditional coffee set, plus a Turkish delight to sweeten your drink, all for €1, 2 KM or 8 Croatian kunas. Before you drink your coffee, the staff will explain to you how it is prepared and how best to enjoy it.▼
| name=AleksaZvonik mira | alt=ClubBell AleksaTower | url= | email=▼
| address=Trg 1. maja bb | lat=43.33785 | long=17.80870 | directions=▼
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=▼
| hours= | price=6 KM▼
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| lastedit=2022-10-01
| content=Visible wide around the city. Take the elevator up the bell tower next to ''Sveti Petar i Pavao''.
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▲*'''Drink Bosnian coffee'''. Don't let anyone tell you that Bosnian coffee is the same as Turkish coffee. Instead, let the good people of Cafe de Alma (Rade Bitange not far from the bridge) educate you about this distinct way of preparing coffee. They are the only roasters in town and they are passionate about preserving this tradition. The café will serve your coffee in a traditional coffee set, plus a Turkish delight to sweeten your drink, all for €1, 2 KM or 8 Croatian kunas. Before you drink your coffee, the staff will explain to you how it is prepared and how best to enjoy it.
*'''Park Fortica''' With multiple ziplines and a via ferrata. Also offers adventurous activities in the surrounding area.
 
==Buy==
The Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark ('''KM''' or BAM) is pegged to the euro at a rate of €1 = 1.95583 KM. Shops and restaurants will accept euros at a 1:2 rate with the Bosnian convertible mark. Croatian kuna are also widely accepted in Mostar, with 4:1 rate to KM. Numerous banks have their affiliates and ATMs across the city. Most restaurants in the Old Town will accept cards and there is an ATM next to tourist company across Restaurant Kulluk and Europa.
 
Head over to Old Bazaar Kujundžiluk for handicrafts, carpets and jewelry.
From 2016, fast and free Wi-Fi provided by TGM is available in the vicinity of the Stari Most (Old Bridge).▼
 
==Eat==
===Budget===
 
<u>around====Around the Old Bridge:</u>====▼
 
 
 
▲<u>around the Old Bridge:</u>
 
* {{eat
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| address=Onešćukova bb | lat=43.3371939 | long= 17.8140521| directions=Old Town
| phone=+387 62 958 539 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Ćevapčići: €36 KM | lastedit=2023-10-22
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<u>around====Around the Karađoz Bey Mosque:</u>====
 
* {{eat
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| phone=+387 62 322 962 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From 1 KM
|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=A great place to have cheap and good dishes. Prices range betweenfrom €2.5 KM to €612 KM for a really big meal.
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<u>around====Around the Meppas Mall:</u>====
 
* {{eat
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<u>around====Around the bridge Must Musala:</u> bridge====
 
* {{eat
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| address=Stjepana Radića 21 | lat= | long= | directions=near Mercator shopping centre, not far from Zrinjski stadium
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2022-0509-01
| content=Great pizza.
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▲* {{eat
▲| name=Aleksa | alt=Club Aleksa | url= | email=
| address=Ljubića 7 | lat= | long= | directions=in front of the hotel Bristol there is the little Ljubića Street, Aleksa is at the end of the street, on the left
▲| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
▲| hours= | price=
| content=Restaurant and café with a terrace on the river. Is also the seat of Club Aleksa, in the name of the Mostarian poet. Local food, nice atmosphere, many internationals go there.
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* {{eat
| name=Dado | url= | email=
▲| address=Trg 1. maja bb | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+387 36 552 043 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€9 for 3-course meal including wine
| content=Delicious traditional Bosnian fare.
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* {{eat
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| phone=+387 36 581 054 | tollfree= | fax=
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| lastedit=2022-09-01
| content=Highly recommended, although service is slow.
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| phone=+387 36 551 716 | tollfree= | fax=
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| lastedit=20172022-0709-2401
| content=Great view overlooking the Stari Most.
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| lastedit=2022-09-01
| content=Great view overlooking the Stari Most. Part of Hotel Bristol.
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| phone=+387 36 558-900 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=5-20 KM
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| content=Decent rendition of a mixed grill.
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* {{eat
| name=Veranda | alt= | url= | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=In the Biosphere Shopping CenterCentre
| phone=+387 36 512 245 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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==Drink==
ManyPlenty of nicebars lounge barsand arecafés in the Old Town.
 
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| content=Bar with alternative concerts and other art events, founded on the former front line of the last civil war. On the second story of the barThere is a small book-exchange on the second storey.
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=A coolAn open-air bar on top of a high building with jazzy/world music and a great view over the town. Sometimes live bands; keep your eyes open to seefor posters when walking in the Old town.
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| address=M. TITA 187 | lat= | long= | directions=3-min walk from Old Town
| phone=+387 61 523 149 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€1122 KM dorm; €2244 KM private double
| checkin= | checkout=
|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=Free Wi-Fi, city tours - tours around Mostar. Free pick up service 24 hr.
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* {{sleep
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| address=45 Mladena Balorde | lat= | long= | directions=From bus/train station intersection, turn left 300 m down Mladena
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorms €714-918 KM
| lastedit=2017-09-22
| content=Small hostel with a family atmosphere, staffed by the outrageous Stephan, kitchen, parking, Wifi. Thoroughly recommended.
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| phone=+387 61 382940, +387 61 382941 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout=
| hours= | price=Dorm bed: €1020 KM
|lastedit=2016-09-08| content=This is the first hostel in Mostar. The owner, Majda, is very friendly and will bend over backwards to accommodate you, suggest restaurants, bars, sights, and day trips. Free internet, TV, kitchen, linen. Homecooked breakfast and coffee for free every morning. A city tour is offered, too.
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* {{sleep
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| address=Braće Fejića 67 | lat= | long= | directions=situated on the left bank of river Neretva, 50 m away from the fruit market overlooking the Old Bridge
| phone=+387 61 209 388 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€1122 KM dorm; €2040 KM private
| checkin= | checkout=
|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=Cool clean hostel in the Old town. Free Wi-Fi, staff speaks very good English.
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* {{sleep
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=near the center
| phone=+387 61 628 933, +387 61 272 525 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=Dorm bed: €1020 KM; Single: 30 KM; Double: 50 KM
| checkin= | checkout=
|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=Apartment and hostel.
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* {{sleep
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=close to the old city, 200&nbsp;m away from the Old Bridge
| phone=+387 61 382 743 or +387 61 817 196 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€1020-1530 KM
| checkin= | checkout=
|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=Clean hostel in the Old town. Free internet, staff speak very good English. Free pick up from the bus/train station can be arranged. In their own bar on the Old bridge you can taste local drinks for local prices; first round is always on the house if you are a guest of the hostel.
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* {{sleep
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| address=Braće Šehovića 11 | lat=43.3305 | long=17.8165 | directions=close to the Old Town area, 500&nbsp;m away, on right bank from the river in area called Donja Mahala
| phone=+387 61 218 311 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€1122 KM
|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=Opened in 2013 inIn the pedestrian zone of Mostar centre, about 500&nbsp; m from the Old Town, Hostel Bojo offers air-conditioned rooms with lockers for each bed, free Wi-Fi and free breakfast. Guests can use the shared garden's seating area with free barbecue facilities. The hostel offersHas a common room with cable TV, and guests are welcome to use a shared fully equipped kitchen with dining area. A shared bathroom with shower and hairdryers are available.
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| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| content= Mostar's only luxurious four-star hotel. It's in a quiet area with beautiful nature and a river running under hotel, yet it's not more than 15 minutes walk from the historical corecentre of the city. The hotel has a capacity of 28 rooms and two luxurious apartments. All rooms have access to a mini bar, Pay TV, internet adapter and balcony. There are both rooms for smokers and non-smokers. Here you will find a big restaurant, café, and a huge terrace outside lying on the river Radobolja. Also a hotel garage as well as outside parking are available.
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| hours= | price=
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| content= 45 rooms, a restaurant, and two conference rooms. The rooms are equipped with new furniture,have air-conditioning, telephone, new bathrooms and satellite TV. The restaurant has a capacity of 150 seats inside and outside. The Musala square across Neretva and Korzo Street in front of the hotel are two of the most frequentfrequented places in the city, which gives this hotel something extra.
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| hours= | price=
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| content=Three fully furnished two bedroom apartments with terraces on Neretva River directly over looking the Mostar Old Bridge.
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* {{sleep
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| address=Muje Bjelavca 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+387 63 170 582 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€4896 KM
| checkin= | checkout=
|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=Spotlessly clean.
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* {{sleep
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| address=Gojka Vukovića 102c | lat= | long= | directions=2 min from bridge on major road
| phone=+387 62 339 318 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=€1530 KM
| checkin= | checkout=
|lastedit=2023-10-22| content= Rooms are friendly, quiet and spacious, equipped with TV and balcony. Bathroom spotless, owner Marijana friendly and with good English.
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| hours= | price=
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| content= The Old Bridge can be reached inis just 10 minutes by walking. Villa Sann offers privatePrivate parking for guests at a fee.
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* {{sleep
| name=Villa Sara | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Sasarogina br. 4 | lat= | long= | directions=within a walking distance both from the rail/bus station and the Old town. From the station head to the bridge and turn left just before reaching it.; Continuecontinue for about 3 min down the street - you can't miss the sign, even at night.
| phone=+387 36 55 59 40 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm bed: €1020 KM; double: €2550 KM
|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=Nice location, decent beds. Rooms on the second floor have the quickest access to the terrace andwith a view of the city and the hills.
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| address=Braće Fejića 1 | lat= | long= | directions=10 minutes walking from the Old Bridge
| phone=+387 62 969000 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=€68136 KM
|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=More of an apartment complex than a hotel. Excellent breakfast.
}}
 
==Connect==
▲From 2016, fast and free Wi-Fi provided by TGM is available in the vicinity of the Stari Most (Old Bridge).
 
==Stay safe==
As of 2022, the Mostar Bridge and all with tourists tightly packed places still attract the odd pickpocketers to rip off the unsuspected old lady, but probably not anyone reading this travel guide.
 
==Go next==
[[Image:Pocitelj Castle.JPG|thumb|Ancient Stjepan-grad fort (Počitelj in Čapljina) near Mostar]]
 
===Day trips===
Many of these areas are hard to reach with public transport; however, severaltransfers agencieswith suchbigger astaxi [http://www.herzegdaytours.com/companies Herzegare Daycheap Tours](somewhat controlled) and several agencies offer guided tours.
 
* {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q994359|name=Počitelj}} - a well-preserved walled Bosnian town (municipality of [[Čapljina]]) dating back to 1383 that is 35&nbsp;km south of Mostar. It is reachable by public transport by taking yellow bus #41 towards Čapljina for 45around 30 minutes. Excellent view of the Neretva River. During the Middle Ages, Počitelj was the administrative centre and centre of governance of county Dubrava župa. The town has a few small restaurants, coffee shops and street vendors selling local grown fruits and souvenirs most of the year.
*{{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q1277723|name=Blagaj}} - a village 12&nbsp;km southeast of Mostar. It is reachable by public bus 10/11/12 in 20-25 minutes (2.1 KM, stops in Španski trg in front of the Gimnazija). The bus may leave from the road opposite the main station, not the bus station itself, but can be caught at several stops in the city. At Blagaj, a karst river flows out of a mountain. It's very beautiful, with deep blue water. A historic tekke is built into the cliff (entrance 10 KM). Women must wear headscarves to enter the tekke. Trout are farmed in the river, and several excellent restaurants serve trout with seating on the riverbank. There is an impressive ancient fort with amazing views on top of the mountain. FollowThe area around the fort is dotted with countless pomegranate trees—so being there in fall, you will have a delicious time. To reach the fort, follow the road past the village's old town and then ask where the trail starts, or just follow the road (keep right) to where the road swerves left (you'll see several ancient gravestones) and you'll find the path on your right. The trail is about 2&nbsp;km. ThereYou arecan pitch your tent in the fort or in one of the numerous campsites in Blagaj directly adjacent to the Buna river. Velagićevina (the Velagić family House) was built in 17th century and is a beautiful example of the Ottoman residential architecture, a one-storey structure with typically extended porches. In the vicinity there are also old flour mills that were powered by the strong Buna River. There are two guesthouses including [http://www.velagomed.ba/ Ottoman Villa Velagomed Hotel] {{dead link|December 2020}}.
* {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q94950|name=[[Međugorje]]}}, 25&nbsp;km from Mostar, is exceptionally popular among catholic pilgrims due to an alleged apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to youths in the town. Buses depart from the bus station every few hours.
* {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q1026587|name=Stolac}} - an old Ottoman town with the medieval cemetery of '''Radimlja''' (Nekropola Radimlja), the Illyrian site of '''Daorson''' and the palaeolithic cave painting at the '''Badanj Cave''' (Pećina Badanj).
* {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q37472|name=Kravica}} Waterfall gorge, 25&nbsp; km north of Mostar, is popular for outdoor sports such as biking, hiking, canyoning and climbing. The Drežanka River is a tributary of the Neretva, and the two rivers join in an artificial hydropower lake. Take a bus in the direction of Drežnica; there are buses which go to the end of the gorge, Gornja Drežnica. Or take the train in the direction of Sarajevo and get off at train stop Drežnica, approx. 30 min. There are several camp sites and basic accommodation, although you will need your own sporting equipment.
 
===Further destinations===
* [[Ploče]], [[Croatia]] - is the nearest seaside town to Mostar, and is easily accessible with numerous daily buses and weekend trains dailyin summer. Beaches are nicest for swimming north of the city, especially further on Baćina lakes and on east at delta of Neretva river.
* [[JablanicaČapljina]] - is closest town between Mostar and [[KonjicMetkovića]], homefirst town across border to DugopoljeCroatia, known for old town Počitelj and Mogorjelo with Roman archeological site (villa necropolisrustica).
* [[Međugorje]] - as international pilgrimage for Roman-catholics from all over the world
* [[Sarajevo]]
* [[Jablanica]] - town between Mostar and [[Konjic]], home to Dugopolje necropolis and bridge monument from WW2.
* [[Belgrade]]
* [[Sarajevo]] - as main and biggest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina
 
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