Type: Town in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Travel time: 3 hours one-way, 6 hours round-trip
Transport: Tour or rental car
Cost: 25+ EUR
Best for: History, architecture, shopping, and cuisine
Season: Year-round
Ahh, Mostar. A fan favorite day trip for many, and I can’t blame them. Mostar is completely different than Croatia and even Europe as a whole, due to the influences of the Ottoman Empire and Turkish culture. Mostar has a complicated history both before and after the Yugoslavian war. This is why you’ll see “never forget” written throughout the Old Town in Mostar, the year the Mostar Bridge was destroyed.
But as a result, Mostar today is a beautiful, resilient city with both Catholic and Islamic influences. Make sure to have a Bosnian coffee, visit the view from the top of the Mostar Mosque, and check out the Mostar Bazaar when you visit.
The best way to learn about the history is to explore the town with a tour or a private guide.