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Koskin-Mehmed Pasha's Mosque

on the Neretva River, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ranked #4 of 24 attractions in Mostar
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Ottawa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

The mosque is okay (the interior is a bit bland), but the views are great. Past the mosque is a terrace with a great (and free!) view of Stari Most. The fee for climbing up the minaret (8 markas), however, is well worth it. You get a 360 degree view of the whole city, and an even better view of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

In order to enjoy a free view of the Old Bridge, you don't have to pay a fee to climb the minaret, just pass beside the ablution fountain in the courtyard of the mosque and turn left to the terrace with a view. Being the view from the north, the best time to take the photos on a sunny day... More

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57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2011
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This is a lovely little jewel of a mosque. Although the interior looks similar to other mosques in Mostar, this one has a secret--you can climb to the top of the minaret. A mere 99 steps up a steep and winding stairway will take you to a spectacular view of the Old Bridge, as well as panoramic views of all... More

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Worthing, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2010
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Completed in 1618, the Ottoman Koskin-Mehmed Pasha Mosque sits on the bank of the River Nerevta. Following war damage, it has been extensively restored and still retains many of it's original features. The small courtyard with it's ablutions fountain gives an idea of how the Mosque functioned in earlier times. The interior is lovely, with a central chandelier, coloured glass... More

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Tokyo
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2011
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