Saturday, October 5, 2024

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA: Street Art in Mostar

Since 2012 Mostar has had its own street art festival. 

It is organized by a group of local young activists and its aim is to bring new artists and art to the streets of the post-war city.

Like other street artists around the world, they also want to redefine the city's public spaces and revitalize abandoned buildings.

The art brings whimsy to a city that has seen a lot of recent turbulence. 

Friday, October 4, 2024

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA: Mostar's Iconic Bridge - Stari Most

Mostar started off as a trading route between the Adriatic Coast and central Bosnia.

It was part of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years and grew significantly during the 15th and 16th centuries.

In the 19th and 20th centuries it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

The name Mostar comes from the word "most", which means "bridge", and it can be translated as “the bridge keeper”. 

This bridge is an iconic symbol of Mostar.