The original Mostar Bridge, built in 1566 during the Ottoman era, was destroyed in 1993 during the Bosnian War by Croat forces. It was a major cultural loss. The bridge was later rebuilt using traditional techniques and reopened in 2004 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, symbolising reconciliation. 

Blagaj is a historic village in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, near Mostar. It’s famous for the stunning Blagaj Tekija (Dervish monastery) built into a cliff beside the source of the Buna River. The area combines natural beauty with Ottoman architecture and is a peaceful cultural and spiritual site.