Centuries of Coexistence – A Religious Tour of Mostar｜Bosnia and Herzegovina

Begin your tour at the Museum of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, where you will gain an understanding of the history of the Serbian Orthodox community in Mostar. The museum presents valuable religious artifacts, historical documents, and exhibits related to the reconstruction of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, one of the city's most significant religious monuments.

Continue through the city center to the Mostar Puppet Theatre, housed in the historic former Jewish synagogue. Learn about the Jewish community of Mostar and its contribution to the city's multicultural identity while exploring this remarkable building that today serves as a center of arts and culture.

From there, visit the Koski Mehmed-Pasha Mosque, one of the most beautiful examples of Ottoman religious architecture in the region. Just steps from the Old Bridge, admire its elegant dome, peaceful courtyard, and, for those who wish, climb the minaret for one of the finest panoramic views of the Old Bridge and the Neretva River.

Conclude your journey at the Franciscan Church and Bell Tower of St. Peter and St. Paul, one of Mostar's most recognizable landmarks. Explore the church and, weather permitting, ascend the bell tower for breathtaking panoramic views of Mostar and the surrounding landscape. The Franciscan complex also offers insight into the role of the Franciscan order in preserving the cultural and spiritual heritage of Herzegovina.