Stari Most, Ottoman stone bridge in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The arch bridge spans 29 meters across the Neretva River, rising 24 meters above the water with limestone and marble construction materials.
Built in 1566 under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, the bridge stood for centuries until its destruction in 1993 during the Bosnian War.
The bridge connects the Muslim and Catholic communities of Mostar, representing the multicultural heritage of the region through Ottoman architectural design.
The reconstructed bridge, reopened in 2004, measures 4 meters wide and allows pedestrians to cross between the eastern and western parts of Mostar.
During summer competitions, local and international divers jump from the bridge into the cold waters of the Neretva River, continuing a tradition from the 17th century.
Location: Herzegovina-Neretva Canton
Location: Mostar
Location: City of Mostar
Official opening: 1567
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Height: 24 m
Length: 29 m
Width: 4 m
Made from material: stone, limestone, marble
Part of: Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar
Address: 88000 Mostar
GPS coordinates: 43.33728,17.81503
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
This historical documentation presents notable structures that no longer exist. From the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing to the Palais du Trocadero in Paris, it shows architectural achievements from different periods and their loss through wars, natural disasters, or human intervention.
The stone arch bridges connect ancient trade routes and cities. These structures from Roman times to modern era display various construction methods. The bridges serve as connections, living spaces and trading places.
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Church of St. Peter and Paul
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Karadzozbey Mosque
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Cathedral of Mary, Mother of the Church
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Kriva Ćuprija
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Muslibegović House
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Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
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Museum of the Old Bridge
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Carinski most
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Croatian National Theatre in Mostar
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Herzegovina Museum
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Most Mujagy Komadina
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Park Zrinjevac
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Clock Tower of Mostar
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Bishop’s Ordinariate
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Ćose Jahja-hodžina džamija
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Bains municipaux de Mostar
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Kříž nad Mostarem
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Mosquée de Hadži Kurt
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Čaršija de Kujundžiluk
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Hadži-Kurtova džamija
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Palais archiépiscopal orthodoxe de Mostar
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Hotel Neretva
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Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar
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