Mostar is a very diverse city. In addition, it is the ancient capital of Bosnia. Therefore, shopping in Mostar acquires a national color: instead of streets with boutiques, a bazaar with a deep history. It is on the Old Market and all the major purchases are made.
The old bazaar - shopping in Bosnian
The old bazaar is located near the main city sights , the legendary Old Bridge - this is the very center of the city. The market turned on its historical place, in the oldest part of the city . The powerful street Kujundiluk, on which counters with various goods are developed every day, was built in the middle of the 16th century. It is always possible to see tourists and local residents. There are many shops and restaurants in the traditional style. This place is impregnated with antiquity.
The history of the Old Bazaar is deep and varied. At the time of the Ottoman Empire, the paved street was the "business center" of not only the city, but the whole region. There were more than 500 operating workshops. Through Mostar passed many important roads and to some extent - it is the merit of those very small workshops, which produced useful and quality products. After them came from other cities, they traded in a large bazaar.
Kujund iluk Street was able to maintain its original architecture, it houses a mosque, small hotels, and also has small workshops. Stone houses with low doors invite tourists to look at the work of craftsmen whose business is family or to buy an interesting souvenir in a traditional shop. Here you can buy everything - from wooden and clay figurines to clothes. Of course, most of them sell traditional products, but in some you can buy and modern things, jewelry made of precious metal or household items. The main thing to remember is that this place has a rich history and traditions of national trade here are preserved - do not hesitate to bargain!
But let's go back to the bazaar. Between the beautiful shops you can rarely find counters with different goods: textiles, dishes, clothes, accessories, souvenirs, fruits, spices and much more. The old bazaar goes a little further beyond the border of Kujundiluk street. In the narrow streets there are local traders, offering tourists no less interesting goods than masters. Among them are objects of painting and more amazing things, for example, books about the Old Bridge or the events taking place on these places. You can also buy small copies of the bridge or a selection of photos with it, which will necessarily be the Old Market. Do not forget that he has a deep history associated with trade routes, which is also interesting to know.
Where is?
The old bazaar is located in the very center of the city, the Old Bridge will serve as the main reference point. Crossing it to the right bank, you immediately find yourself on Kujundiluk, which is the most legendary bazaar street. In parallel with it there is a street with one-way traffic Marsala Tito. If you arrive at the bazaar by taxi, then most likely you will be brought to it.
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