MOSTAR IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Mostar is a
city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, formerly one of the most ethnically diverse
cities in the country, and today suffering geographical division of ethnic
groups. The city was the most heavily bombed of any Bosnian city during the war
in Bosnia and Herzegovina following the breakup of Yugoslavia. At the beginning
of the war, air strikes destroyed many important buildings and structures,
including the cultural and spiritual icon: The Old Bridge (Stari Most).
Mostar has
been most famous for this beautiful historic Ottoman-style bridge, which
spanned the Neretva river in what is considered the historic center of the
city. Through combined efforts with the international community, rebuilding of
The Old Bridge was completed in 2004, almost 11 years after its destruction,
using some of its original pieces recovered from the Neretva river. A
significant portion of the city has been rebuilt and visitors might be
surprised to see that this formerly war-torn city is a lively and beautiful
destination once again, particularly the area within and around the old town.
However, many visible signs of Mostar's troubled recent history remain. The URI
Global Council Team visited the city and Ottoman-style bridge on13th
September,2017.
Prof. John
Kurakar
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