Kujundžiluk — Mostar’s Old Bazaar
The cobbled lane of coppersmiths running down from Stari Most. Small, touristy, and impossible to skip.
At a glance
Below Stari Most · free to walk · haggling expected · best early morning or late afternoon to dodge crowds.
What is Kujundžiluk?
Kujundžiluk is the pedestrian bazaar street immediately below the Old Bridge. Its name comes from kujundžija — goldsmith/coppersmith — and the trade is still visible in the hammered copperware hanging outside every shop. Written without the accents as Kujundziluk, or simply called the Mostar old bazaar, it is the same lane.
What to buy in the Mostar old bazaar
- Copper & coffee sets — džezva (Bosnian coffee pots) and engraved trays.
- Traditional footwear — colourful opanci slippers.
- Rugs & kilims — haggle hard; prices are flexible.
- Sovenirs — bridge miniatures, painted panels, rose-water.
Haggling tips
Prices are rarely fixed. A polite counter at 50–60% of the first quote is normal, and paying in cash helps. The further you wander from the bridge, the lower the prices.
How to get there
It’s walkable from anywhere in Mostar old town — just descend the steps from either end of Stari Most. If you’re coming on a day trip, it’s the natural first or last stop — it sits on every route in our Mostar day trips hub.
Kujundžiluk is on every tour’s route
FAQ
Is Kujundžiluk free to walk?
Yes. It is a public pedestrian lane running down from Stari Most, with no entry fee — you only pay for what you buy.
Does the bazaar have opening hours?
The lane itself is a public street and can be walked at any hour. Each shop and café sets its own hours.
Can you haggle in Mostar’s old bazaar?
Yes. Prices are rarely fixed, a polite counter at 50–60% of the first quote is normal, and paying in cash helps.
Where exactly is Kujundžiluk?
Immediately below Stari Most. Descend the steps from either end of the bridge and you are on it; it is walkable from anywhere in the old town.
What do I actually buy in Kujundziluk?
Copper and coffee sets above all — džezva pots and engraved trays — then opanci slippers, rugs and kilims. Bridge miniatures and painted panels make the most typical souvenirs. Walk away from the bridge first if you want lower prices.
Is Kujundziluk the same as the Mostar old bazaar?
Yes. Kujundžiluk, Kujundziluk and the Mostar old bazaar all mean the same lane below Stari Most. The accents are decorative — most visitors searching write it without them.
When is the bazaar quietest?
Early morning or late afternoon. The lane is narrow and fills through the middle of the day.
What is worth buying?
Hammered copper — džezva coffee pots and engraved trays — plus opanci slippers, rugs and kilims. Prices fall the further you walk from the bridge.
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