Stari Most — Mostar’s Old Bridge
The single image most people come to Mostar for. Here’s the story and where to stand for the shot.
Last updated: 2026-09-20
At a glance
Rebuilt 2004 · UNESCO World Heritage · free to view from the banks · 24 m high · still dived daily in summer.
A 16th-century icon
Stari Most (“Old Bridge”) was commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent and completed in 1566, spanning the Neretva on a single elegant arch. Destroyed in 1993, it was rebuilt using original techniques and reopened in 2004 — now a UNESCO site.
The divers
Local divers have jumped from the 24-metre bridge for centuries. Today the Mostar diving club charges tourists a fee to leap; you’ll often see one perform for the crowds below. It’s a rite of passage — and a spectacle.
Best photo spots
- The riverside terraces on the west (Croatian) side, looking east.
- The footbridge 50m downstream for a wider angle.
- From the bazaar steps for the human-scale view.
Stari Most is the headline stop
FAQ
Can you walk across Stari Most?
Yes — the bridge is open to pedestrians and is the natural link between the two sides of the old town. The cobbles are slippery when wet, so watch your step.
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