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Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque

A 17th-century riverside mosque whose courtyard and minaret give the classic view of the Old Bridge.

Photo: Pudelek (Marcin Szala) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Open
Every day, outside prayer times
Price
Paid; extra for the minaret
Time Needed
30 minutes
Address
Mala Tepa 16, 88000 MostarDirections
Getting There
On the east bank, a 2-minute walk from the Old Bridge.

Why Go

The mosque was built in 1617–1618 and damaged in the war, then restored. Visitors can step inside and climb the narrow steps of the minaret for a view over the old town and the bridge.

Tips

  • The minaret's steps are steep and dark; women should cover their shoulders.

Nearby in Mostar

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