The reconstructed Old Bridge and Old City of Mostar are symbols of reconciliation, international cooperation and the coexistence of diverse cultural, ethnic and religious communities.

The ruined bridge came to symbolize the senseless destruction of heritage in the modern world. It also became a powerful symbol of reconciliation and human solidarity.

Through international financial aid (notably from Turkey, Italy, the Netherlands and France) managed by the World Bank, UNESCO established an International Committee of Experts to reconstruct the old …

Mostar has long been known for its old Turkish houses and Old Bridge, Stari Most, after which it is named. In the 1990s conflict, however, most of the historic town and the Old Bridge, designed by the …

Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar Description Maps Documents Gallery Video Indicators Assistance 1 2 3 chevron_right last_page See All Old Bridge of Mostar © UNESCO Author: Sinisa …

Kriva cuprija is a stone one-arch bridge of small dimension and closely resembles the Stari Most. The arch is a perfect semicircle 8.56m in width and 4.15m in height. The frontage and vault are made of …

The reconstructed Old Bridge and Old City of Mostar is a symbol of reconciliation, international co-operation and of the coexistence of diverse cultural, ethnic and religious communities.

Amir Pašić shared his experience, gained from the reconstruction of the Mostar Bridge, to guide other UNESCO World Heritage post-conflict reconstruction efforts, particularly in the Ancient City of Aleppo …

Le projet de reconstruction du Vieux pont et de restauration de son environnement a été lancé à l’UNESCO en juillet 1998 dans le cadre d’un partenariat entre l’UNESCO, la Banque mondiale et la …

Beside the famous Stari Most (Old Bridge), a genuine symbol of the town destroyed in 1993, there is another ancient bridge in Mostar: the Kriva Cuprija (or the Crooked Bridge).