Who destroyed Stari Most?
Among them, Croatian general Slobodan Praljak was deemed the main responsible for the destruction of the Stari Most and sentenced to twenty years.
Why is the Stari Most Famous?
The bridge is considered an exemplary piece of Balkan Islamic architecture and was commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent in 1557. It was designed by Mimar Hayruddin, a student and apprentice of architect Mimar Sinan who built many of the Sultan’s key buildings in Istanbul and around the empire.
How deep is the water under Stari Most?
The plunge is about 78 feet from the top of the arched bridge to the incredibly cold waters below. Over the years, many injuries and a few deaths have been reported, especially during years when the water was shallow or when the jumpers did not have assistants below to help them to shore.
When was the Stari Most built?
June 7, 2001
Old Bridge/Construction started
Who built Mostar?
the Ottomans
The Old Bridge, built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most visited landmarks, and is considered an exemplary piece of Islamic architecture in the Balkans….Mostar.
| Mostar Мостар | |
|---|---|
| Geographical region | Herzegovina |
| Founded | 1452 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mario Kordić (HDZ BiH) |
What type of bridge is the Stari Most?
Arch bridge
Deck arch bridge
Old Bridge/Bridge type
What is the Stari Most bridge made of?
Stari Most – Old Bridge – Facts and History
| Name | Stari Most |
|---|---|
| Crosses | Neretva |
| Location | Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Type/Design/Architectural Style | Arch bridge, Ottoman bridge |
| Material | Stone, Tenelija |
How do you spell Herzegovina?
a historic region in SE Europe: a former Turkish province; a part of Austria-Hungary 1878–1914; now part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Serbo-Croatian Hercegovina.