Rising above Mostar, the tower of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Built in 1866. while the region was under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, the Catholic Church of St. Peter and Paul and the Franciscan monastery in stand together as one of the most beautiful examples of architecture in Mostar.
Now the city of Mostar has another tourist attraction to offer. Yesterday was the formal commissioning of the elevator and the viewpoint on the bell tower of the church of St. Peter and Paul. The tower is locally called “tower of peace”.
People from Mostar and many visitors who are increasingly visiting our city, from today can visit the viewpoint and the tower of the Franciscan church in order to see the city from the height of 80 meters, and through four large windows.
Today's church with its dimensions, appearance and the bell tower (107m high), dominates the city of Mostar.
What makes this place so special?
This complex boasts a library with 50,000 ancient western and eastern scriptures and books. It is the largest library of such characteristics in Herzegovina and this region. In the monastery there is also an important collection of paintings by Italian masters of the XVI and XVII century, and also works from modern artists.
Now visitors can enter the church, take photographs from the viewpoint and enjoy the singing and watch rehearsals of the church assembly.
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Hotels in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Hotel Villa Milas
Hotel Milas, nested beneath Hum hill across the Franciscan Monastery of St.Peter and Paul and 2 minutes away from the entrance of the Old Town is an excellent and affordable choice for travelers. Easily accessible from the main road passing through Mostar, secure parking and close proximity to the many sights and restaurants add up to value of this accommodation. All rooms are soundproofed, airconditioned and come with a flat-screen satellite TV, Wi- Fi and an office desk. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer and toiletries. At surcharge, shuttle service is available as well a laundry service. Newly built and stylish, it stands out among other accommodations of this type. Staff is multilingual and professional, and will help you a lot to get your bearings while in Mostar, showing exceptional hospitality and generosity which is becoming a trademark of this region.
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Hotels in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Hotel Ero
Hotel Ero, located in business part of town, in immediate proximity to Mepas mall and bus station-east is rather quaint and picturesque pet friendly hotel with large capacity of nicely furnished rooms. Excellent, multilingual kind and hospitable staff will go an extra mile to cater your needs. Rooms are equipped with satellite TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, private bathroom, and with a balcony. At the Ero Hotel you can also find a restaurant and a bar, beauty shop, cash machine, car rental services, tourist info and gift shop. Places to see like Old Town and Franciscan Monastery of St. Peter and Paul are some 10-15 minute walk southward. Meeting and banquet facilities on site can be used for wedding ceremonies and celebrations or seminars and workshops, providing extra addition to hotel Ero.
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Hotels in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Hotel Bevanda
Hotel Bevanda, a modern, luxury 5-star hotel, located in a quiet part of town, built right next to the river Radobolja, will offer you a peaceful and relaxing stay in a natural oasis of the city of Mostar. The hotel is located along the main road Mostar-Citluk-Medjugorje, some 10-15 minute walk from Franciscan Saint Peter and Paul Monastery and 20 minutes from the Old Town. Hotel Bevanda, along with a beautiful garden and a restaurant will make your staying in Mostar perfect. All rooms are equipped with safe, mini-bar, LED television, free Internet and a balcony with a beautiful view. Fine antique furniture decor will make every guest stay more enjoyable. It has its own underground car parking which is under video surveillance. Next to the hotel is the river Radobolja, on which a beautiful outdoor terrace is built with a summer garden, garden restaurant on the water and refreshing fountains for your pleasure.
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Hotels in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Hotel Patria
Hotel Patria, set in Mostar, close to river Radobolja is affordable ,modern and well-equipped 3-star hotel. Located in vicinity to St Paul and Peter Franciscan Monastery and 5 minutes walk from the Old Town it’s in a perfect position for your pleasurable stay. 5 exquisite air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms are modernly decorated and featuring flat-screen TV with cable channels, free Wi-Fi and private bathrooms with toiletries. Kitchen and lounge area are shared. Family owned and run business which is rather small for a hotel but it compensates its size with welcomeness and hospitality characteristic to Herzegovina. All in all, exquisite place for solo travelers or larger groups, family vacations or business travelers .
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Hotels in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Hotel Bristol
The Hotel Bristol is a well known institution with long tradition of accommodation that dates from the Austrian-Hungarian period as the third built hotel in Mostar, back in 1906. Renovated in 2008, it provides hospitality to many guests who come to Mostar,
Hotel Bristol is situated in the center of Mostar, on the right bank of the Neretva river next to the Tito Bridge. The central location of this hotel allows guest quick access to all parts of the city, being some 10 minute walk from both the Old Town and Franciscan monastery of St. Peter and Paul and bus and trains stations. The hotel is an ideal setting for the business people and tourists from all over the world. It is suitable for organization of different seminars and presentations, different cultural-artistic events etc. Rooms are spacious, modernly decorated and some of them offering excellent view on Neretva river flowing beneath the hotel. All units are air-conditioned, featuring Wi-Fi, satellite TV and bathrooms with showers and toiletries. Quite popular with larger groups and complemented by cafeteria, restaurant and a large terrace which offers You a pleasant feeling during the summer heats. it is excellent choice for visiting while in Mostar.
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Sveti NIkola u Franjevačkoj Mostar 2014
Sara sings with her friends in the church of Saint Peter and Paul in Mostar for Saint Nicolas day
BOSNIA: SARAJEVO: CATHOLICS CELEBRATE ALL SAINT'S DAY
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Venturing into some of Sarajevo's cemeteries for the first time in years, Catholics in Sarajevo appeared determined to mark All Saints Day.
For some time, these cemeteries were exposed to sniper fire from Serb positions.
But on Wednesday mourners paid respects to their loved ones, many of whom perished in the war.
Sniper and artillery fire from Serb positions kept many Sarajevans away from graves during the war.
But with the ceasefire agreement signed, people gathered in some of the city's largest graveyards to pay tribute to those killed during 42 months of war.
One woman said that while she couldn't honour All Saints Day in the last couple of years, she is pleased with the current situation.
SOUNDBITE Serbo-Croat:
Last year and the year before we couldn't come at all, Now it is much safer and easier, Even the trams are working and that makes it easier for us.
SUPERCAPTION: 50-year old Katica Bozic
In the Stup cemetery, a French engineering team cleared the area of land mines in the past couple of days.
SOUNDBITE English:
Stup is on the confrontation line, and it was a place of very hard fights. And General Bachelet decided to clean this cemetery which was very dirty with explosives and things, and he cleans this cemetery for today All Saints Day.
SUPERCAPTION:UN spokesman Colonel Briere
The church service, led by a French UN priest, was the first since the war started.
Resident Catholics sang hymns outside, demonstrating their faith in the peace which appears to have finally settled on their city.
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On September 8, 2014, our group began a pilgrimage to Italy and Medjugorje. The trip was organized in honor of Fr. Roy Kiggins’ 50th Anniversary to the priesthood.
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