Photos: Dennis G. Jarvis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Department of Defense. American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. 1994, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Fred Romero from Paris, France, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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Photos: Dennis G. Jarvis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Department of Defense. American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. 1994, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Fred Romero from Paris, France, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
The tallest bell tower in the country
Your local guide
Ivan Zovko
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Highlights
- The tallest bell tower in the country
- Two periods of building, side by side
- A modern square replacing what came before
- Honest history, explained without exaggeration
- Old town and new square compared
About this tour
This session pairs the tallest religious building in the country with a very different, modern square nearby. You see the Franciscan bell tower rising well above the surrounding rooftops, then the open, contemporary space that replaced whatever stood here before the war. It moves between two very different periods of building.
I explain the tower's height plainly, without turning it into more than it is, then spend longer on how the square's rebuilding reflects choices made across the whole city. Questions about either period are welcome.
This suits anyone who wants Mostar's history explained honestly rather than skirted around. It also suits anyone curious about how a divided city chose to rebuild itself.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Mostar before heading out.
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Franciscan Church Bell Tower 21 min
You see the tower rising above the old town's rooftops, built taller than any other in the country, and I explain the decision behind building it to that height in a city already known for another kind of skyline.
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Spanish Square 21 min
The camera moves to a modern square nearby, and I explain how differently this side of the city was rebuilt after the war compared with the Ottoman-era streets we just left.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Mostar: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Baklava and Old Town, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Sarajevo time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Mostar, showing you Franciscan Church Bell Tower and Spanish Square live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet and the link comes with your booking. I explain Mostar's recent history plainly and answer any question directly.
Times shown in Sarajevo time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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