Mostar

Overall Score

2.8

Mostar – a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the largest and one of the most important cities in the Gezerzegovina region, its cultural center. The fortress is located on the river Nyetva. It got its name in honor of the masters, the masters, who, in the Middle Ages, protected the Old Post by the river Neretva. Old Post, built in the 16th century, is one of the most recognizable symbols of Bosnia and Herzegovina and a visible example of Islamic architecture in the Balkans. It expresses a variety of foreign artistic tendencies, which are artfully melded with local peculiarities. Examples of such architechture could be the Italian French Church, the Moslem House, the Korkorovich House, and the Orthodox Church presented to the city by the Sultan of Turkey. The Turkic archaeology in Mossuthar is monumental, which reminds us of the former greatness of the Roman Empire. Of the three hundred and thirty mosques built in the 16th and 17th centuries, seven were destroyed in the 20th century. One of the two Orthodox churches of the 19th century was also destroyed. The Empire of the Ottoman Empire is also remembered for the preservation of the main battlements and schools. Most of the administrative buildings were built during the Austro-Hungarian period and were designed in a neo-classical style. A remarkable structure, the Moscow Gymnasium, was created by the Czech architect Fritz Blažek. In the early 20th century, the main engine of Móstárs economy is the aluminium and metal industries. Bank services and the telecommunications sector are also well developed here. Moscow – it is the center of the countrys largest corporations.

Most tourists visit the city every year. There is an international airport in the city. The most attractive attractions of the city are the Old Bridge, the remains of the ancient Christian Basilica, and the remains of the Turkish baths, The 1889 Cynneaga and Jewish cemetery, mid-16th-century churches, the citys clock tower, the 1908 Capital Palace, and a host of Orthodox and Catholic churches.

100 USD = 182.21 BAM

Overall Score

2.8
  • Air quality: 61 US AQI Moderate. Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
  • Tap water: No, not drinkable
  • Religious government: Religious
  • Population: 110,000 people
  • GDP: $4,808 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 230V50Hz
  • Internet: 12 Mbps
  • Best wireless: BH Telecom
  • Tipping: Tipping is a common occurrence, although not mandatory a tip of around 10% at most service-related establishments is a good rule of thumb.
  • Apartment listings: Pik
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best taxi: MojTaxi
  • Best intl air carrier: Etihad Airways
  • Monthly costs for expat: $1000
  • Monthly costs for family: $2400
  • Monthly costs for local: $650
  • Meal: $3
  • Small Cola: $0.5
  • Beer 1 Pint: $1.6
  • Coffee: $1


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