Cultures Collide & Peace Prevails in Fascinating Atmospheric Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Mostar Old Town If you were born in the early 80s or before, you may remember Mostar being synonymous with war . Now over 20 years on from the former Yugoslav conflict, it is hard to imagine the trauma this historic place and it's multi-ethnic people endured. Despite obvious reminders in the form of derelict buildings on the edge of the old town and engraved ' never forget ' stone signs incongruously but poignantly placed next to busy bazaars and buzzing restaurants . Mostar means ' old Bridge ' and this famed Ottoman Bridge gets some well-deserved attention. I couldn't stop taking photos! Richard coined the term 'bridging' as a verb to describe this new hobby of mine! The Old Bridge was originally built in the 16th century by the Ottomans in significantly Islamic style . The current structure is a replica due to its destruction in the 90s conflict but the entire UNESCO World Heritage old town retains its historic appeal despite restor