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Four Hours in Mostar; Devastated during the 1992-1995 war, this historically scenic town in the southwestern corner of Bosnia has rebounded nicely.(Brief article)

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Byline: Ginanne Brownell

SEE The breathtaking bridge that separates the Croat and Muslim parts of town. Destroyed by Croat shelling during the war, the bridge has been meticulously rebuilt and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

VISIT The Koski Mehmed Pasa Mosque, built in 1617, to see magnificently carved woodwork and expressive paintings from the Ottoman period. The Museum of Herzegovina houses thousands of artifacts from the region.

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