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Mostar at a Glance

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Photo: Mateo Jurčić

Outstanding Feature

The city of Mostar is the cultural, economic and political centre of the Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mostar is one of the sixteen official cities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The city is named after bridge watchers (“mostari”) on the banks of the Neretva River. It is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. One of the city’s most beautiful landmarks, the Old Bridge, has been on the list of UNESCO protected cultural heritage since 2005. Herzegovina, together with Mostar, Medjugorje - a pilgrimage centre, and Neum - the centre of summer tourism, is one of the most desirable regions in southeastern Europe. 

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Restaurants & Bars

There is no shortage of restaurants and bars in Mostar.

Cafés ideal for a coffee, a piece of cake or a small snack: 
Aldi - Sweet & Resto,  Caffe bar Tecó 

A mini-selection of great restaurants: 
Pablo's Restaurant & Club, Megi, Del Rio 

Museums

The Museum of Modern Art should not be missed!

Cultural sights

If you're interested in culture, visit the Croatian National Theatre in Mostar or the Croatian Culture Centre Kosača. 

Hangout spot 

Hang out at the Student Centre during the day and dance the night away at the disco club Golden Cube.

Opportunities to meet people

You will always meet people at the:

  • Student Campus 
  • Student Centre 
  • International Business Fair in April 
Events

You will not regret being a part of the Mostar Summer Fest and Herzegowine Fest.   

Nature Spot

Kravice waterfalls is one of the most beautiful natural sites in the Herzegovinian region of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The entire area is protected by the state government, but it is open to the local public and tourists for visits, picnics, camping and even swimming. 

Another worthwhile trip: Zip Line Fortica. 

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Job Opportunities

Reach out to Student Services for more information.

Pharmacy/Health Services

The Mostar Health Centre, in cooperation with the Rector of the University, opened a student ambulance located on the campus of the University of Mostar. The student ambulance is intended for the provision of services in the field of health care to students who reside outside Mostar.

Supermarket

Namex and Konzum Bingo are good choices for your grocery needs in Mostar.

Hotels/Accommodation 

From comfortable hotel accommodation, charming boutique hotels located in the heart of the Old Bazaar to cosy guesthouses with panoramic views of the distinctive Old Bridge, Mostar offers a range of options to suit every taste and budget. Here is an overview of just a few of them:

Transport

Public transport is carried out by the Mostar bus company operating under the City Administration. Mostar buses are recognizable by its yellow color—a donation from Japan.  

Important National Days

Public Holidays: 

  • 1st and 2nd January New Year’s Day
  • 6th January Epiphany (Three Kings’ Day)
  • 1st March Independence Day 
  • Easter Easter Monday 
  • 1st and 2nd May Labour Day 
  • 25th November National Day 
  • 24th December Christmas Eve
  • 25th December Christmas Day 
Must-know

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a state composed of two entities (Federation and Republika Srpska) and three nationalities (Croats, Bosniaks and Serbs). In BiH, nationality is linked to religion, so Croats are predominantly Roman Catholics, Bosniaks are Muslims and Serbs are Orthodox.

Mostar, located in the southern part of the Federation, is divided into an eastern and western part. The eastern part is predominantly inhabited by Bosnians, while the western part is mainly inhabited by Croats e.g. the Croatian national football team match can only be watched on the west side of the city. Furthermore, if you want to have coffee on the west side you may ask for ''kava'' (a Croatian word) and on the east side ''kafa'' (a Bosnian word).

Mostar is also known for a statue of Bruce Lee that was unveiled on 26 November 2005, in the west side of city by sculptor Ivan Fijolić. Located in Zrinjevac City Park, the life-sized statue stood 1.68 m tall, and was a symbol of solidarity in the ethnically-divided city until it was stolen in a heist on March 4, 2024, and was subsequently found albeit cut in pieces. All of us hope that the statue will be returned to its original location soon.

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