The story behind Catholic Church and Franciscan Monastery in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Today the Catholic Church and the Franciscan Monastery stand together as one the most beautiful architecture examples in Mostar.

They were built in 1866. during the rule of the Ottoman Empire.
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 and enjoy the singing and watch rehearsals of the church assembly.

A large parking lot is in front of the church, which conveniently serves for visitors and tourist groups. Public toilet and shops are also close behind the church.

The church is situated very close to the Old Town of Mostar which makes it the starting point for the tour guides when they lead tours for the visitors through the town.

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