Fun facts about Mostar
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The name Mostar comes from the bridge-keepers known as 'mostari'.
Mostar
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mostar is a city and the administrative centre of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the historical capital of Herzegovina.
From the “History” section
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The Old Bridge, completed in 1566, was designed by Mimar Hayruddin, a student of the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan.
Mostar
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mostar is a city and the administrative centre of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the historical capital of Herzegovina.
From the “History” section
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The Cejvan Cehaj Mosque, built in 1552, is the oldest mosque in Mostar.
Mostar
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mostar is a city and the administrative centre of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the historical capital of Herzegovina.
From the “Architecture” section
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Mostar is the sunniest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with an average of 2291 solar hours a year.
Mostar
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mostar is a city and the administrative centre of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the historical capital of Herzegovina.
From the “Climate” section
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Mostar's economy relies heavily on the aluminium and metal industry, banking services, and the telecommunication sector.
Mostar
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mostar is a city and the administrative centre of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the historical capital of Herzegovina.
From the “Economy” section
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