SARAJEVO The Living and The Dead
Radovan Tadic, a Croat born of Bosnian parents, returned to Sarajevo in October 1992 and again from January through May 1993. Now a filmmaker in Paris, Tadic provides an intimate, almost surreal documentation of the lives of about a dozen Sarajevans who lived under siege warfare for 23 months before a shaky truce bega two weeks ago, enforced by a NATO threat of bombings.
The filmmaker constantly finds warmth, humour, bravery – the sheer humanity of the people in the face of the constant soundtrack of explosions and small arms fire. But it is difficult to avoid the conclusions of psychiatrist Liliana Orouch. “When all strength fades, suicide tendencies manifest themselves in various ways,” she says. “You often hear the phrase, ‘I no longer have any desire to live,’ ‘It’s all the same if I’m hit by a bullet,’ ‘I pray to God that I am killed’ …People do it out of despair. They say to themselves, ‘I’m leaving.’ “
Randal Ashley, The Atlanta Journal
It’s an achingly remorseful chronicle of life in the depths of the Serbian shelling and sniping. To see Sarajevo in the 1990s is to catch a timeless glimpse of other cities in other ghastly times. The Warsaw and Leningrad of 50 years ago come to mind. But in the midst of hollowed buildings and daily carnage, Tadic is intent on probing Sarajevo for a moral pulse.
John Carman, San Francisco Chronicle
Filmed late last year and early this year by a Yugoslavian filmmaker now living in France, this work depicts better than anything else I’ve seen ehat it must be like to live in a city under siege.
John Voorhees, The Seattle Times (1994)
With uncommon subtleness, Yugoslavian-born filmmaker Radovan Tadic chronicles war’s psychological impact. Surely this helps to explain the feelings of the chief surgeon at the Sarajevo hospital: “Do you know what a miracle it is, that in the midst of all this death a life is born?... Life struggles inside man. It’s stronger than death.”
Mike Mc Daniel, Houston Chronicle
The War In Mostar, Bosnia (BBC)
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Voices from Mostar
First broadcast October 2005
In November 1995, the Dayton Peace Accord finally brought the Bosnian war to an end. Ten years on, BBC's Allan Little and Peter Burdin revisit those who shared their experiences with them during and just a the very end of a 1,000-day siege of Sarajevo.
Ten years ago, Allan Little and Peter Burdin produced a Sony Award-winning series about some of those who'd survived the war in Bosnia. Alan Little resided in Bosnia during the conflict, and as a result of his experiences and a great interest in the region he wrote one of the definitive books on the Balkans War - The Death Of Yugoslavia.
In this three-part series Allan and Peter give us a glimpse into the minds and thoughts of individuals who shared their experiences of the war ten years ago, and try to discover how Bosnians have managed to deal with their traumas and cope with the continuing persistence of war inflicted memories, as well as the consequences of the conflict on their country.
At the heart of Mostar, in southern Bosnia-Hercegovina, is the Old Bridge. First built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, the bridge was destroyed by Croatian guns during the Bosnian war in the early 1990s. It has since been restored, but as Dan Damon found out while walking there with local journalist Mirsad Behram, divides remain.
Part Two: Mostar
Mostar is best known for its shiny white arched cobalt bridge - built in the 14th century by the Ottomans. This Unesco-protected arch was destroyed during the war, but it rose again to symbolise a basic conception about this country - that of bridge-building between religions, ethnic groups, friends and even enemies.
During the Balkans conflict, some of the most vicious fighting took place in the town of Mostar. The predominantly Croat west river bank was clensed of Bosniaks, who were forced to flee to the predomianantly Bosniak east river bank.
More than 30,000 Muslims were forced out of their homes by Croat soldiers. They then suffered nine months of shelling as they huddled in basements with little food and no running water - completely ensnared by hostile forces.
Peter Burdin and Allan Little went to Mostar in 1995 to meet the survivors of that siege. At the time they met two remarkable children who had lived through the war and were presenting a weekly radio show for other children of the siege of Mostar. 13-year-old Alem and 11-year-old Mirad were doing this as part of a Unicef programme to help traumatised children come to terms with the horrors they had witnessed during the war.
Ten years later Peter and Allan returned to Mostar to try and find what happened to those two remarkable young boys.
In November 1993, one of Bosnia's most famous landmarks, the old Ottoman bridge in Mostar, was destroyed by Croat guns in the Bosnian war. Built by the Ottomans in the 16th Century, the bridge was a symbol of Bosnia's multicultural past. We talk to Eldin Palata, who filmed the destruction of the bridge; and to local journalist Mirsad Behram about what the bridge meant to the people of Mostar.
Photograph: the gap where Mostar's historic bridge had stood, November 1993. Credit: AP
BOSNIA: SARAJEVO: THE CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN
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The circus has come to town!
For the first time since the start of the war, a Big Top went up in the Bosnian capital - giving locals a chance to catch a glimpse of tigers, elephants and even an ostrich.
The Big Top went up once again in the Bosnian capital.
The Embel Riva circus from Italy arrived Thursday - all set to delight the crowds.
And hundreds of Sarajevans could barely contain their excitement.
For the first time since the start of the war - they'll have the chance to go to a circus.
Perhaps not surprisingly, children gaped in surprise as tigers, elephants, camels and an ostrich took up their places in downtown Sarajevo.
Many children in the Bosnian capital were robbed of normal childhood pursuits during the war.
At one point - when the fighting was heaviest - most were forced to remain indoors, deprived of basic pleasures most children take for granted.
The city's zoo for example was one of the first casualties of the war.
Most of the animals were killed by shells - some were slaughtered for food.
But the arrival of the circus - and its exotic animals - are further proof that life is finally returning to normal in Sarajevo.
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First pictures of Kim Jong Il's grandson at school in Bosnia; headmaster presser
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14 October 2011
1. Wide exterior United World College building
2. Mid school door with sign
3. Wide college building
4. Wide of windows of the college
5. Mid inside college, students walking in the hallway
6. Wide students inside school walking up stairs
7. Wide press conference of United World College, officials
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Meri Musa, college spokeswoman:
(Q) Is he a family member of ...?
We are not making comments about any family background of any kind. Kim Han Sol is a North Korean citizen, that's the only thing that I can share with you, because that is how is he represents his country.
9. Close sign of the college
10. SOUNDBITE (English) Meri Musa, college spokeswoman:
We hope that all our students in two years will go through transformative power of the UWC education and they will prove that they are selected based on their ideals and their will to change this world for the better.
13 October 2011
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11. Wide of student believed to be Kim Han Sol climbing up stairs to dormitory
12. Various of dormitory
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's grandson was starting classes at a private high school for international students in Bosnia, an official said on Friday, as a media scrum competed for a glimpse of the teenager.
Officials at the United World College's branch in Mostar said 16-year-old North Korean student Kim Han Sol came to Bosnia a month-and-a-half after classes started because he was refused a visa to Hong Kong, where he had planned to study at another branch.
He is the first student from North Korea to attend any of the 13 United World College schools across the globe.
An official confirmed he was Kim's grandson on condition of anonymity because she was not permitted to speak publicly.
Officials have been publicly cagey about the boy's identity, but the chairman of the school's founding board has acknowledged that the acceptance of a North Korean
student from what he called a very well-known family has generated controversy.
We are not making comments about any family background of any kind, said Meri Musa, a spokeswoman for the college.
The school maintains that his attendance is a step toward bringing North Korea closer to the rest of the world. The United Colleges movement was founded in 1962 with the aim of overcoming Cold War divisions, and selects students with a sense of idealism who aspire to change this world for the better, Musa said.
The school in Mostar, 60 miles (100 kilometres) south of Sarajevo, opened in 2006 and now has 124 students from 34 countries and territories, including Iraq, Israel and the Palestinian territories.
The school is located at the former front line dividing Mostar in two when war broke out between Muslim Bosnians and Catholic Croats in 1992-95.
The opening of the school was credited with contributing to reconciliation in the city.
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Borders on Budgets: Sarajevo BOBSLED Track and Sarajevo Brewery on Mt. Trebevic (Sarajevo, BOSNIA)
A hike to the top of Mt. Trebevic in Sarajevo provides a glimpse of the Bosnian capital's history and essence of civic life.
These eight kilometres wind their way through the diverse Bistrik neighbourhood where visitors can observe and taste many of the sites that are distinctly Sarajevo.
Join Matt as he samples the Sarajevo Museum and where the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand started WWI; peeks into the 16th Century Emperor's Mosque; quenches his thirst at the Sarajevo Brewery; climbs to the base of the Sarajevo Cable Car; makes note of the world's only War Hostel, observes the iconic abandoned Olympic bobsled track and peers down onto the city from atop Mt. Trebevic.
All of this in one day and only within eight kilometres.
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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Travel Around The World | Top best places to visit in Sarajevo
Top best places to visit in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo is the capital and the largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Because of its long and rich history of religious and cultural variety, Sarajevo is called the “Jerusalem of Europe”. All four major religions are living here together, in harmony.
The historical and cultural center of the city, Bascarsija is Sarajevo’s old bazaar formed around the fountain called Sebilj.
On Baščaršija there are several important historic buildings, like the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, the largest mosque in the country.
Complex of the Bey’s Mosque consists also of schools, a marketplace, a public bath and the Clock Tower one of the most impressiv architectural sites in town.
In the city’s Old Town district is also the Sacred Heart Cathedral, a Christian church and the largest cathedral in Bosnia.
And a stone’s throw away is one of the largest Serbian Orthodox buildings, the Cathedral Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos.
There is also a Jewish heritage. The Old Synagogue was the oldest place of worship for Jews in the city, today it is a museum.
In the historic center of Sarajevo stands the Markale, a marketplace that was bombed two times during the Siege in the 90's.
But maybe the biggest attraction is just walking through the Baščaršija to get a glimpse into Ottoman times.
There are many prominent landmarks along the Miljacka River, such as:
The City Hall, known as Vijecnica, initially the most representative building of the Austria-Hungarian period.
The Emperor’s Mosque, the first mosque to be built after the Ottoman conquest of Bosnia.
The Academy of Fine Arts, one of the loveliest buildings in Sarajevo, originally built to serve as an Evangelical Church.
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand took place across the street from the Latin Bridge, the event sparked the beginning of World War I.
Outside the city core, the most interesting things to see are:
The Presidency Building, the official residence of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
One of the most harmonious and loveliest sites, the Ali Pasha’s Mosque, a resting place for many important Bosnians.
The National Museum, the oldest cultural and scientific institution in the country.
And situated next to the Historical Museum.
Not far away from there is the tallest skyscraper in the Balkans, the Avaz Twist Tower.
From the top, there is an amazing, almost 360° view of the city.
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Bosnia - Sarajevo circus
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Hundreds of Bosnian children flocked to a circus in Sarajevo on
Thursday (15/8) to catch a glimpse of tigers, elephants and
rhinoceroses - the likes of which they had not seen in years.
The arrival of an international circus complete with animals was a
sign that the Bosnian capital was returning to normal.
The children, who had not seen a circus since the Bosnian war
began four years ago, watched the erecting of tents and the
arrival of the circus animals in central Sarajevo.
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SARAJEVO, BOSNIA, 15 AUGUST
0.00 MS man leaning on barrier
0.04 MS man erecting barriers
0.08 MS two men fixing tent pole into ground
0.14 WS circus marquee
0.17 Tilt down tent interior to seating area
0.24 MS children queuing to see animals
0.32 CU child with stick
0.36 MS boy feeding grass to zebra
0.40 WS ostrich being pushed into cage
0.45 MS children looking into cage
0.48 MS children feeding elephants
0.52 CU elephants eating
0.57 WS tigers in cages
1.00 CU tigers
1.06 MS people looking at tigers
1.08 CU camel - looking into camera
1.11 WS circus billboard
1.16 Ends
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Bosnia '96 US Army IFOR (clip 1 of 4)
A glimpse into my tour of duty in Bosnia/Herzegovina
Bosnia '96 US Army IFOR (clip 1 of 4)
A glimpse into my tour of duty in Bosnia/Herzegovina
The woman who fought to make rape a war crime
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AP Television
Omarska - 5 March, 2013
1. Tight of survivor from Omarska concentration camp, and rape victim, Nusreta Sivac driving back to the Omarska factory, where she was imprisoned in 1992 by the Serbs during the conflict
2. Close of road sign reading: (Cyrilic) Omarska - welcome
3. Mid of Sivac pointing to the place where the Omarska concentration camp once was
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POOL
Trnopolje, Bosnia - 14 August, 1992
4. Various of prisoners at Serb-held camp of Trnopolje ( Nusreta Sivac was not held here)
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5. SOUNDBITE: (Bosnian) Nusreta Sivac, survivor of the camp and rape victim:
What we see over there is the White House that has remained the same as it was in 1992. It was a place used for torturing. Whoever got stuck in the White House, well, I do not know if anyone survived that torturing and execution place.
6. Mid of factory
7. Close of Sivac
8. Wide of Sivac walking past gate to factory
AP Television
Omarska - 5 March, 2013
9. SOUNDBITE: (Bosnian) Nusreta Sivac, survivor of the camp and rape victim:
Most of my strength came from the idea that one day the evil would be overcome. I hoped subconsciously that it would be, although there were moments when I felt there was no sense in living anymore, and I prayed to God to end my life with a bullet or by natural death so that it could all end, all of that suffering. The helplessness kills you.
Prijedor, Bosnia - 5 March, 2013
AP Television
10. Close of road sign reading: Prijedor with Serbian flag hanging behind
11. Mid of Sivac walking down the river
12. Close of Sivac looking at river
13. Wide shot of Sivac looking at the river
14. SOUNDBITE (Bosnian) Nusreta Sivac, survivor of the camp and rape victim:
When we finished working all day, usually tired, it was summer, and all day long we would work or sit around. But in the evening you would go back to those rooms to spend the night there, to sleep. You first have to wipe the blood off the walls of the room, and you would find the items the detainees were tortured with, and then the night would come, and well... whatever could happen to you then.
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FILE
POOL
Location unknown - August 1992
15. Various of prisoners in camp
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AP Television
Omarska - 5 March, 2013
16. SOUNDBITE (Bosnian) Nusreta Sivac, survivor of the camp and rape victim:
As a lawyer and as a former judge, I knew what a war crime was. What a war crime was and what kind of crime rape was. What kind of a crime that was, it was a crime against dignity and morals.
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AP Television
Foca, Bosnia - date unknown
17. Houses on fire
18. Various shots houses in flames
19. Serbian police
20. Various shots destroyed houses
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The Hague, Netherlands - March 6, 2013
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21. Wide shot on the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, ICTY
22. Mid shot of United Nations flag
23. Wide of security arriving at gate
24. Mid shot on Nerma Jelacic , Head of the ICTY communication
25.SOUNDBITE: (English) Nerma Jelacic , Head of the ICTY communications:
The significance is actually in its core is actually very simple and that is that for the first time that now, thanks to the Tribunal for former Yugoslavia, as well as for Rwanda, rape is a war crime, sexual violence is a war crime, sexual enslavement is a war crime.
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ICTY
The Hague, Netherlands - 22 February, 2001
26. Wide of ICTY courtroom
27. Wide of accused three listening: (left) Dragoljub Kunarac, (middle) Radomir Kova and (right) Zoran Vukovic
28. Mid of Dragoljub Kunarac listening
29. Wide of Dragoljub Kunarac being sentenced, UPSOUND: (English) Judge Florence Mumba:
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AP Television
Omarska - 5 March, 2013
31. Tight of Sivac looking at the river
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Sarajevo the bridge from where Gavrilo Princip killed the Austrian prince
The bridge from where Gavrilo Princip killed the Austrian prince Franc Ferdinand, who was going to rule the empire just before the first world war. In the city of Sarajevo. Here is just a glimpse of what Sarajevo looks like.
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Bosnia Vlog with Drone Footage
Jade-coloured rivers flow through ancient valleys...the minarets of old Ottoman mosques illuminate the skyline...while the adhaan rings through the Baščaršija.
Take a glimpse into this beautiful country's history as we commemorate those who fell during the Bosnian war, 1992-1995.
To find out when the next tour is, head over to halaltravelguide.net.
Filmed and produced by Soumaya Hamdi
Music: Bosnian war memorial song 'Devet Heroja' is by Mustafa Isakovic.
BOSNIA: CIRCUS ARRIVES IN SARAJEVO
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The circus has come to town!
For the first time since the start of the war, a Big Top went up in the Bosnian capital.
For many children in Sarajevo, the travelling circus from Italy gave them their first chance to glimpse performing ponies, camels and - of course - the clowns.
The Big Top has gone up once again in the Bosnian capital.
The Embell Riva circus from Italy arrived on Thursday - all set to delight the crowds.
And hundreds of Sarajevans are flocking to the show with all the elements of the traditional circus - exotic animals , clowns and candyfloss.
The children met the clowns and rode on the ponies - luxuries they have missed out on for nearly four years.
Many children in the Bosnian capital were robbed of normal childhood pursuits during the war.
At one point - when the fighting was heaviest - many were forced to remain indoors, deprived of basic pleasures most children take for granted.
SOUNDBITE: (Serbo-Croat)
I'm 12. This is the first time I have seen a circus and I'm very excited about it.
SUPERCAPTION: VOXPOP
So the arrival of the circus is a strong symbol that life in Sarajevo is slowly returning to normal.
SOUNDBITE: (Serbo-Croat)
I think this is a very special event for these kids. For the last 4 years many things were not available to our children and now it's time for them to start making up for what they missed during the war.
SUPERCAPTION: VOXPOP
Once everyone had packed into the big top - the show began.
Children gaped in wonder at the ponies, camels and clowns as they performed in front of them. Some of the younger children had never seen these animals.
The city's zoo for example was one of the first casualties of the war.
Most of the animals were killed by shells - some were slaughtered for food.
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Parts of Germany, England are underwater while Italy and Bosnia bake in the heat.
HEADLINE: Europe, Asia plagued by wild weather
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CAPTION: Parts of Germany, England are underwater while Italy and Bosnia bake in the heat. (July 22)
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It's the type of weather that may have some considering building an Ark.
Parts of Germany, the U-K. Bangladesh and China are all under water.
SOT Malcolm Jones, rescued tourist
we didn't expect so much water as this
How much water? Well, about a month's worth of rain fell all in one day in some parts of England.
That forced rescue crews to get in boats and go home to home to save some from the rising water.
SOT Kay Jones (rescued tourist)
They did warn us but we never knew it would be as bad as this. We would have turned around and gone back, I think, if we could.
It was much of the same in other parts of the globe, too.
Streets turned into rapids in Bangladesh.
And in China residents were starting to get glimpses of the damage when the flood waters began to recede there.
Of course, it's not like this everywhere.
In fact in Italy tourists and residents were searching for water as the temperature soared.
It's the same situation in Bosnia where the most popular places to be are in the shade.
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US Embassy evacuated
Sarajevo - October 17
1. Wide shot of US embassy Sarajevo
2. US Flag
3. Armed local police wearing flak jackets outside
4. Wide shot of gate
5. Embassy sign
6. Policeman approaching the camera
7. US flag
8. UPSOUND: (English) Embassy answer phone message: US Embassy Sarajevo, including branch offices in Mostar and Banja Luka is closed until further notice. This step has been taken due to a credible security threat to the official U-S presence in Bosnia-Herzegovina. If this is an emergency, please dial zero.
Tuzla - File
8. Sign for US army Eagle base
9. Various of US soldiers
10. Bell OH-58D Kiowa helicopter in flight
11. Sikorsky MH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter in flight
12. Various of C-130 Hercules taking off
STORYLINE:
American and British officials shut down their embassies in Bosnia's capital on Wednesday after receiving threats.
The U-S Embassy and two other satellite offices in the cities of Mostar and Banja Luka will be closed until further notice.
The British Embassy and its cultural centre also closed.
Officials would not comment the nature of the threat.
U-S citizens working in Bosnia were also warned to take extra precautions.
Like many U-S facilities, the American embassy in Sarajevo stepped up security following the September 11 terrorist attacks.
A spokesman for NATO-led peacekeepers in Bosnia said that alliance forces were aware of the threat, though they were taking no new precautions.
There are 3,500 U-S troops taking part in peacekeeping operations in Bosnia.
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10 Things to do in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Guide
Come join us as we visit Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina in this travel guide covering the top 10 things to do in the city along with a local food guide to Bosnian cuisine and attractions worth visiting. Out of all the places we traveled to in 2017 Mostar ranks near the top. With an underrated food scene you'll never run out of great dishes to try and just the city itself is so negotiable on foot that you'll enjoy wandering around the Old Town by day and night and crossing Stari Most (Old Bridge) numerous times. It is a place where locals and friendly and stray cats and dogs will make you feel at home.
10 Things to do in Mostar City Tour | Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Guide: (Мостар)
Intro - 00:01
1) Pedestrian Street (Old Bazar Kujundziluk - Brace Fejica) + Souvenir shopping - 00:41
2) Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque (Koski Mehmed-pašina džamija) - 01:32
3) Stari Most (Old Bridge) rebuilt 16th Century Ottoman bridge - 03:21
*Stari Most Bridge Diving in Mostar (didn't see or show it) - 04:31
4) Bosnian Food in Mostar (Restaurants Divan, Konoba Taurus, Tima-Irma and Šadrvan) - 05:15
5) Bosnian Coffee (bosanska kafa) - 09:17
6) Crooked Bridge (Kriva Cuprija) - 10:52
7) The Hamam Museum (former Turkish bath house) - 11:19
8) Turkish House (Kajtaz) - 12:01
9) Day trip to Blagaj to visit Dervish monastery (Blagaj Tekija) - 13:17
10) Outro + Mostar at night - 13:40
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Our visit Mostar travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to Bosnian cuisine, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting churches, parks, the old town, quirky neighborhoods, museums and a hockey game. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Mostar tourism brochure, Mostar itinerary or Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina city tour also known as Mostar, Bosna i Hercegovina.
10 Things to do in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Guide Video Transcript: (Мостар)
Welcome to Mostar! In today’s video we’re showing you around one of the great gems of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mostar was one of the many stops of our travels through the Balkans, but it ranked right at the very top! This city is as postcard-perfect as they come, complete with Ottoman constructions, soaring minarets, and colourful buildings that overlook the emerald waters of the Neretva River. Our time here was spent wandering through the markets, sampling local dishes, and visiting a few mosques and museums along the way, so come and join us in this travel guide as we show you around Mostar (Мостар) and give you a few ideas for your own trip!
This street is lined with restaurants, cafes, and hotels, but as you approach the famed Old Bridge, it turns into a bit of a bazaar with small shops that are bursting at the seams with souvenirs.
Stari Most, also known as the Old Bridge, which is the city’s main landmark. This 16th-century Ottoman bridge joins the two parts of the city across the River Neretva.
And that’s a wrap for Mostar! This was one of our favourite destinations of 2017.
With its Ottoman architectural wonders, delicious dishes served in heaping platters, and warm locals who take hospitality to a whole new level, there’s a lot to love about the city! Mostar is strikingly beautiful, but it’s the people who give the place its soul.
Yes, the city’s been through a lot, and it still bears the scars of a horrible war fought in the 90s, but Mostar has picked itself up and is showing visitors all it has to offer.
We hope you enjoyed getting to experience this city through our eyes on this travel guide, and as always, if you have any other suggestions of things to do in Mostar, feel free to share your tips with travellers in the comments below.
This is part of our Travel in Bosnia and Herzegovina video series showcasing Bosnian food, Bosnian culture and Bosnian cuisine.
This is part of our Travel in the Balkans video series showcasing Balkan food, Balkan culture and Balkan cuisine.
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BOSNIA: BOSNIAN MUSLIM RELATIVES AND FRIENDS REUNITE
Serbo-Croat/English
All Hasema Skenderovic needed was three US Army M-1A Abrams tanks and a platoon of US soldiers to fulfill her four-year dream: to see her long-lost brother, Mehmed Ahic , once again.
When the war in Bosnia broke out, Hasema and Mehmed were separated by frontline trenches and they haven't seen each other since.
But the Dayton accord and the arrival of NATO troops in their home town Gradacac has enabled them to reunite at a U-S checkpoint.
Bosnian Muslim relatives and friends were waiting to be reunited with their long lost relatives at the U-S manned checkpoint only a few kilometers away from the town of Gradacac, north of Tuzla.
Hasema,44, along with other family members, was among the people who arrived for the long-awaited reunion with her brother Mehmed.
SOUNDBITE: (Serbo-Croat)
What can I say? I missed him. It was very difficult without him. I was looking forward to this moment, and I will be very happy to see him
SUPER CAPTION: Hasema Skenderovic, sister
But the reunion was brief : it lasted for just twenty minutes.
Nevertheless, relatives were delighted to be able to embrace their loved ones, even for a short moment.
Hasema and Mehmed threw themselves into each other arms and burst into tears when the moment finally arrived.
Mehmed Ahic was living in Modrica when the war started.
He has not seen his sister for four long years for fear of crossing the front lines between the Serbs and the Muslims.
During the short reunion they tried to catch up with the time they have lost.
The U-S soldiers of 11 Cavalry based in Germany made this reunion possible.
They feel their mission is worthwhile even if it only brought families together for a short visit.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
A lot of these families have been separated three or four years. We are in an area where there is a lot of mixed families -- there has been a lot of separation. This seems to be the point where they all come together right here in front of us. Every day we witness 4 or 5 family reunions
SUPER CAPTION: Patrick Hunt, U-S soldier based in Buedingen, Germany
U-S soldiers at the checkpoint say scores of civilians come every day to get a glimpse of their loved ones living on the other side of the lines.
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