Traditional Ottoman Houses in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Many remains of the Ottoman period in Bosnia and Herzegovina are still fully preserved like the Ottoman houses in Mostar.
The Kajtaz, Muslibegovic and Biscevic house represent a piece of Ottoman culture that still lives in Mostar.
Track our everyday workflow on our Blog :
Herzegovina.
Feel the digital tour under your finger in Mostar 2016!
Follow us on Facebook:
Follow us on Instagram:
Follow us on Pinterest:
Follow us on Twitter:
Follow us on Google+:
OR VISIT OUR OFFICIAL PAGE:
Avlija, the house courtyard full of tradition in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In Bosnia and Herzegovina the typical house courtyard was called avlija.
It was a symbol of family life, culture and heritage.
The courtyard was made of glittering stone extracted from the rivers. It was blooming with life, green grass and flowers.
The centar part of avlija was called ahar, a sort of side covered barn.
Each avlija represented privacy for the owners. The guests could only enter with the permission of the host. Those who entered were among chosen friends and neighbors. In the Bosnian avlija, order and cleanliness were obligatory.
Visitors and the host would drink coffee on a bench under the vine tree, ate grapes and quince which grew again in the backyard.
For a long time, avlija was a mirror of the culture and work habits of the host and hostess. If the place exuded freshness, peace and purity, it was a sign that hosts were virtuous people.
Today in Mostar visitors can go back in the past when visiting the Kajtaz, Bišćević and Muslibegović houses . Each of them are a great example of Ottoman architecture where you can take a look at the traditional avlija and all of its beautiful features.
Track our everyday workflow on our Blog :
Herzegovina.
Feel the digital tour under your finger in Mostar 2016!
Follow us on Facebook:
Follow us on Instagram:
Follow us on Pinterest:
Follow us on Twitter:
Follow us on Google+:
OR VISIT OUR OFFICIAL PAGE:
Best Attractions and Places to See in Mostar,Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mostar Travel Guide. MUST WATCH. Top things you have to do in Mostar. We have sorted Tourist Attractions in Mostar for You. Discover Mostar as per the Traveler Resources given by our Travel Specialists. You will not miss any fun thing to do in Mostar?.
This Video has covered Best Attractions and Things to do in Mostar.
Don't forget to Subscribe our channel to view more travel videos. Click on Bell ICON to get the notification of updates Immediately.
List of Best Things to do in Mostar,Bosnia and Herzegovina
Old Bridge (Stari Most)
Museum Of Crimes Against Humanity And Genocide 1992-1995
Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar
Neretva River
Museum of War and Genocide Victims 1992-1995
Crooked Bridge (Kriva Cuprija)
Turkish House (Kajtaz)
Koskin-Mehmed Pasha's Mosque
Old Bazar Kujundziluk
War Photo Exhibition
10 Things to do in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Guide
Come join us as we visit Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina in this travel guide covering the top 10 things to do in the city along with a local food guide to Bosnian cuisine and attractions worth visiting. Out of all the places we traveled to in 2017 Mostar ranks near the top. With an underrated food scene you'll never run out of great dishes to try and just the city itself is so negotiable on foot that you'll enjoy wandering around the Old Town by day and night and crossing Stari Most (Old Bridge) numerous times. It is a place where locals and friendly and stray cats and dogs will make you feel at home.
10 Things to do in Mostar City Tour | Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Guide: (Мостар)
Intro - 00:01
1) Pedestrian Street (Old Bazar Kujundziluk - Brace Fejica) + Souvenir shopping - 00:41
2) Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque (Koski Mehmed-pašina džamija) - 01:32
3) Stari Most (Old Bridge) rebuilt 16th Century Ottoman bridge - 03:21
*Stari Most Bridge Diving in Mostar (didn't see or show it) - 04:31
4) Bosnian Food in Mostar (Restaurants Divan, Konoba Taurus, Tima-Irma and Šadrvan) - 05:15
5) Bosnian Coffee (bosanska kafa) - 09:17
6) Crooked Bridge (Kriva Cuprija) - 10:52
7) The Hamam Museum (former Turkish bath house) - 11:19
8) Turkish House (Kajtaz) - 12:01
9) Day trip to Blagaj to visit Dervish monastery (Blagaj Tekija) - 13:17
10) Outro + Mostar at night - 13:40
GEAR WE USE
Panasonic GH5:
Canon G7X ii:
Rode Video Micro:
Joby Gorilla Pod:
SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro:
SOCIAL MEDIA & TRAVEL BLOGS
AUDREY:
blog:
instagram:
facebook:
twitter:
SAMUEL:
blog:
facebook:
twitter:
instagram:
Our visit Mostar travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to Bosnian cuisine, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting churches, parks, the old town, quirky neighborhoods, museums and a hockey game. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Mostar tourism brochure, Mostar itinerary or Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina city tour also known as Mostar, Bosna i Hercegovina.
10 Things to do in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Guide Video Transcript: (Мостар)
Welcome to Mostar! In today’s video we’re showing you around one of the great gems of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mostar was one of the many stops of our travels through the Balkans, but it ranked right at the very top! This city is as postcard-perfect as they come, complete with Ottoman constructions, soaring minarets, and colourful buildings that overlook the emerald waters of the Neretva River. Our time here was spent wandering through the markets, sampling local dishes, and visiting a few mosques and museums along the way, so come and join us in this travel guide as we show you around Mostar (Мостар) and give you a few ideas for your own trip!
This street is lined with restaurants, cafes, and hotels, but as you approach the famed Old Bridge, it turns into a bit of a bazaar with small shops that are bursting at the seams with souvenirs.
Stari Most, also known as the Old Bridge, which is the city’s main landmark. This 16th-century Ottoman bridge joins the two parts of the city across the River Neretva.
And that’s a wrap for Mostar! This was one of our favourite destinations of 2017.
With its Ottoman architectural wonders, delicious dishes served in heaping platters, and warm locals who take hospitality to a whole new level, there’s a lot to love about the city! Mostar is strikingly beautiful, but it’s the people who give the place its soul.
Yes, the city’s been through a lot, and it still bears the scars of a horrible war fought in the 90s, but Mostar has picked itself up and is showing visitors all it has to offer.
We hope you enjoyed getting to experience this city through our eyes on this travel guide, and as always, if you have any other suggestions of things to do in Mostar, feel free to share your tips with travellers in the comments below.
This is part of our Travel in Bosnia and Herzegovina video series showcasing Bosnian food, Bosnian culture and Bosnian cuisine.
This is part of our Travel in the Balkans video series showcasing Balkan food, Balkan culture and Balkan cuisine.
Music by Mic-Keys via Creative Commons license:
Kajtazova kuća, najstarija kuća u Mostaru – City televizija
Donosimo priču o najstarijoj sačuvanoj kući u gradu na Neretvi. U neposrednoj blizini starog dijela grada iako pomalo zaboravljena kuća porodice Kajtaz prkosi vremenu već više od pet stoljeća. Daleko od pogleda prolaznika i još dalje od turističkih tura iako ne u svom originalnom izdanju i dalje privlači radoznale. U nastavku pogledajte kratki čas historije o Kajtazovoj kući u Mostaru.
Splendid Mostar - project of students
This promo video of Mostar was filmed and edited by students of Tourism Studies as a part of final English exam.
Mostar is situated on the Neretva river and is the fifth-largest city in the country. Mostar was named after the bridge keepers called mostari who, in the medieval times, guarded the Stari Most (Old Bridge) over the Neretva. The Old Bridge, built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most recognizable landmarks, and is considered one of the most exemplary pieces of Islamic architecture in the Balkans. This refers to the existence of a wooden bridge from the market on the left bank of the river which was used by traders, soldiers, and other travelers.
Human settlements on the river Neretva, between the Hum Hill and the Velež Mountain, have existed since prehistory, as witnessed by discoveries of fortified enceintes and cemeteries. Evidence of Roman occupation was discovered beneath the present town. During this time it was also the seat of a kadiluk (district with a regional judge). Since Mostar was on the trade route between the Adriatic and the mineral-rich regions of central Bosnia, the settlement began to spread to the right bank of the river. In 1468 the region came under Ottoman rule and the urbanization of the settlement began. It was named Köprühisar, meaning fortress at the bridge, at the centre of which was a cluster of 15 houses. Following the unwritten oriental rule, the town was organized into two distinct areas: Kujundžiluk - the crafts and commercial centre of the settlement, and mahala or a residential area.
The stone bridge, the Old Bridge (Stari Most), was erected in 1566 on the orders of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. 28 metres (92 feet) long and 20 metres (66 feet) high, quickly became a wonder in its own time. Later becoming the city's symbol, the Old Bridge is one of the most important structures of the Ottoman era and perhaps Bosnia's most recognizable architectural piece, and was designed by Mimar Hayruddin, a student and apprentice of the Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. In the late 16th century, Köprühisar was one of the towns of the Sanjak of Herzegovina. The traveler Evliya Çelebi wrote in the 17th century that: the bridge is like a rainbow arch soaring up to the skies, extending from one cliff to the other.
I, a poor and miserable slave of Allah, have passed through 16 countries, but I have never seen such a high bridge. It is thrown from rock to rock as high as the sky.
Austria-Hungary took control over Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1878 and ruled the country until the aftermath of World War I in 1918, when it became part of the State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs and then Yugoslavia. During this period, Mostar was recognized as the unofficial capital of Herzegovina. The first church in the city of Mostar, a Serbian Orthodox Church, was built in 1834 during Ottoman rule. In 1881 the town became the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mostar-Duvno.
Mostar has a number of various educational institutions. These include University of Mostar, Džemal Bijedić University of Mostar, UWC - United World College, nineteen high-schools and twenty four elementary schools. High-schools include sixteen vocational schools and three gymnasiums. One of the most popular sports in Mostar is football. The two most successful teams are HŠK Zrinjski and FK Velež. Another popular sport in Mostar is swimming. There are three swimming teams in Mostar and those are PK Velež, KVS Orka and APK Zrinjski. Best Bosnian swimmer Amina Kajtaz is from Mostar.
Mostar is an important tourist destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mostar International Airport serves the city as well as the railway and bus stations which connect it to a number of national and international destinations. Mostar's old town is an important tourist destination with the Stari Most being its most recognizable feature.
Some noteworthy sites include Bishop’s Ordinariate building, the remains of an early Christian basilica at Cim, a hamam (Ottoman public bath), clock tower (sahat-kula), Synagogue (1889) and Jewish Memorial Cemetery, Nesuh-aga Vučjaković Mosque, Hadži-Kurt Mosque or Tabačica, Metropolitan's Palace (1908), Karagöz Bey Mosque (1557), Orthodox Church, Catholic Church and Franciscan Monastery, Ottoman Residences (16th–19th century), Crooked Bridge, Tara and Halebija Towers.
The World War II Partisan cemetery in Mostar, designed by the architect Bogdan Bogdanović, is another important symbol of the city. Its sacrosanct quality is derived from the unity of nature (water and greenery) with the architectural expression of the designer; the monument was inscribed on the list of National Monuments in 2006.
Instagram
Facebook
Site travel-advisor.eu
University of Džemal Bijedić Mostar.
Faculty of Economy, Tourism Studies.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Like, comment, subscribe and share.
Turistički dragulji Mostara: Bišćevića ćošak i Kajtazova kuća
Bišćevića, Muslibegovića i Kajtazova tri su turske kuće u Mostaru koje stotinama godina ponosno stoje i najjasnije svjedoče raskoši osmanlijskog prisustva na tim prostorima, govoreći o vjekovnoj kulturi i tradicija osmanskog perioda.
- Izjave: Adis Kajtaz jedan od vlasnika Kajtazove kuće u Mostaru
- Kadrovi Bišćevića kuća, Muslibegovića kuća i Kajtazova kuća
Pretplatite se na YT kanal portala Akos.ba
Sve je spremno za Red Bull Cliff Diving skokove - City televizija
Do takmičenja Red Bull Cliff Diving-a ostalo je još svega nekoliko dana. Dvadeset i dva skakača i skakačice iz postave Red Bull Cliff Diving Svjetskog prvenstva dolaze u Mostar kako bi nastavili svoje takmičenje na sedmoj stanici sezone. Kako teku pripreme te da li su poznati skakači već stigli u naš grad, pogledajte u prilogu.
Red Bull Cliff Diver David Colturi
For the past four years David Colturi has been diving on the Red Bull cliff diving circuit.