Mostar, a city on the Neretva River, is a symbol of cultural diversity and resilience. Its best-known symbol, the Old Bridge (Stari most), was built in 1566 during the Ottoman Empire and represents a masterpiece of Islamic-Ottoman architecture. After being destroyed during the war in 1993, the bridge was carefully rebuilt using original techniques and materials and reopened in 2004.

The city has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2005, and the Old Bridge and old town represent a unique example of centuries-old cultural exchange between East and West. The Mostar Bazaar (Kujundžiluk) is one of the best preserved Ottoman commercial quarters in the Balkans, full of workshops of local craftsmen producing copper products, carpets and traditional knives.

Besides the Old Bridge, there are numerous other monuments: the Koski Mehmed-pasha Mosque with its beautiful minaret offering panoramic view over the city, Turkish houses with their gardens and courtyards, and the Herzegovina Museum documenting the region's rich history.

Mostar is also known for its traditional bridge jumpers (mostari), who compete annually in jumps from the 24-meter high bridge into the cold waters of the Neretva. This custom is over 450 years old and represents a test of courage and skill.