Superb place to visit with such beauty. Rebuilt since the war and its worth visiting the museum to remember and reflect. The old town is amazing and easy to navigate but note that walking in flip flops is not advised as bridge is rather steep and slabs slippery too. Plenty of nice places to eat and gaze over the blue waters of the river below. Half a day well spent.

Loved our visit to Mostar. There is a vibe here unlike any other, a bit like going back in time somehow. Many great restaurants and souvenir shops in this area. Be aware, the bridge is quite slippery and steep.

We drove to Mostar from Split and spent the evening. We visited in late May, before the hordes of tourists arrived, but when the weather was ideal for touring. While scars are still visible today and some tensions remain, the Old City has undergone extensive reparations, and an international effort saw the rebuilding of Stari Most, which officially reopened on 23 July 2004. Mostar has a lot going for it, from its charming Old City and unbeatable bridge views to its ancient mosques and eclectic mix of people. It is more budget-friendly than neighboring Croatia, and offered us the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the worst tragedy in the Europe since WWII. We had a private guided tour and had some frank, open discussions with our guide. Last but not least, the region’s cuisine and locally produced wine & beer is nothing short of exceptional. We had an authentic experience and took numerous, amazing pictures. Although it can get busy, the evenings were mesmerizing.

A group visit to this ancient part of the town in the shoulder season,before the packed tourist invasions during the hot summer months. Nevertheless there were crowds there admiring the bridge and the old town. The bridge is quite small and steep. Surface cobblestones and built in stone ridges every few feet across the width (to enable carts and animals to cross & 'brake') make for difficult and slippery progress as all the surface has been polished by countless shoes o ver the years. Fortunately the sun was shining and it was dry underfoot; even so the handrails were useful. The bridge rises to around 18 m from the cold green river waters and young men continue to jump from the jumping platform...aided by contributions from spectators The nearby lanes of the Old Town are packed with souvenir shops, cafes and eateries: all very touristy but atmospheric and friendly. Really glad we went but it must be hellishly crowded on Summer. Apparently it becomes SO crowded that it is almost impossible to cross over this iconic landmark.

Really good experience to see this famous & historical old bridge in Mostar Old Town. Plenty of souvenire shops, cafes and bars nearby and good walking shoes with grippy soles will help counter the slippery surface of the bridge worm smooth over the years. The bridge is surprisingly small and steep, rising to some 18 metres above the very cold, clear and fast flowing river. Intrepid young men will jump from the platform if the crowds are generous. Have patience and be prepared to queue. You are guaranteed to be intrigued by the atmophere, ambience and history of this iconic bridge.

Every time I'm on the Makarska Riviera in Croatia, I try to go to Mostar for a day. In the morning, Turkish coffee and Baklava with ice cream are a must. Then a walk around the Old Town, a little shopping at nearby markets and finally lunch in one of a dozen or even several dozen restaurants. And the food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is truly amazing.

An easy day trip from Sarajevo is the 2 hour train ride to Mostar. Taking the 7:15 AM train and returning on the 5:00 PM train gives you ample time to explore the Old Bridge area and to even take the city bus to see the 16th century Dervish House in Blagaj. Although the bridge area is crowded with hoards of tourists, you can still enjoy the beauty of the area, dip into the refreshing river and find pockets of quiet streets.