Mostar history

Mostar history

Mostar history a long history as well as more modern period also reflects a process of significant events. Shaped by the beginning of the Neretva River in Mostar settlement on the coast, was used as a term in the capital of the Ottoman Empire. Ottoman traces can still be seen in the city. A flat area by the Neretva River, the city is surrounded by mountains, though. Is noteworthy in that ethnic and multicultural city. As has been the case throughout the history of this case Mostar.

"Mostar" name "bridges which" comes from the meaning. The Mostar Bridge is the most important indicator of this. If the Mostar bridge, and many other structures throughout history have also been renovated harmed at the earliest opportunity and become one of the symbols of the city. Stari Most, called "Old Bridge" important structure built in the 16th century. Has been damaged several times since it was made, this building bears the scars of the Ottoman Empire. But later restored to its original state has been acquired. Located between structures that can be seen today.

II. Mostar after the Second World War, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is part of the new socialist Yugoslavia. This period is in advanced industries in the city. Metal, cotton, textile and aluminum industries progress has been made. During this period, women, men advanced in Mostar with all the socialist regime to contribute to the workforce and settled. 1945 - Mostar's population between 1980 and rose to 100,000 from 18,000. The reasons for this migration has a huge impact. 1970 - the more the economy is enlivened with the contribution of foreign investment in 1980. Thus, there have been developments in culture and related areas. When introduced in 1980 a 10-year economic development plan has a positive impact on Mostar.

One of the most important processes in the history of Austria - Hungary lived under the rule. During this period, urbanization was more in a planned manner. Most tourist attractions in the 1980s, has become a city. Bunda has the effect of Mostar Bridge and other Ottoman buildings. Mostar and vicinity, especially in this year has become a place frequently visited by the Yugoslavs. Austria - founded several newspapers and magazines, and was launched during the Hungarian government. School construction was accelerated. Christians, especially Catholics, they have more rights and freedoms. Austro - Hungarian reign of Prince Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo ended with the visit. In this period characterized Mostar has experienced hard times economically and culturally. II. Although the end of World War II and experience the glory days of fighting with supporters of Tito has entered a relatively peaceful period. Mostar after separation from Yugoslavia began to live days more spacious and rich in every sense.

Mostar between 1992 - 1995 has experienced hard times with the collapse of Yugoslavia. First to enter the city of Serbs and killing thousands of people and led to the worst days. Croats and Muslims were persecuted days took place in this period. Ceasefire is provided by the Dayton Agreement.

History & Siege of Mostar Mostar

Siege of Mostar is one of the most painful events in human history. In the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina has an important place. 1992 - occurred between 1993. Has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries. If damaged many buildings in the city during the siege gun Mostar Bridge is the best known of them. This bridge was built and opened in 2004, again in accordance with the original. Details: The Siege of Mostar.