Stari Most
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Stari Most is a stone bridge and deck arch bridge in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent and built in 1566. It is part of the Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar and features Ottoman architecture constructed from stone, limestone, and marble. It is the second most looked-up sight in Bosnia and Herzegovina among this site's sights.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 30 °C and rain on about 9 days each month. January and December are the coolest months, with highs of 7 °C to 8 °C, lows of -1 °C to 1 °C, and high rainfall. November is the wettest month, with 236 mm of rain on about 13 days. The bridge is open 24/7, and wheelchair access is not available.
The nearest airport is Mostar International Airport, located 7 km away, and the sight is 75 km from Sarajevo. A nearby place to visit is Armijska Ratna Komanda D-0, located 36.1 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 236 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 171 | 162 | 167 | 149 | 111 | 97 | 56 | 83 | 148 | 195 | 236 | 232 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
