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A Brief History Of Handcrafts In Mostar

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During the 16th century in Mostar, in the Čaršija (carshiya ) there were more than 30 various types of crafts. They were predominantly grouped into esnafi (Turkish word for “guilds”) or guilds, which were arranged according to the types of professions after which even the streets (carshiyas) were named, bearing the features of distinct carshiyas.

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The Roma people In Mostar

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In the area of Bosnia and Herzegovina the Roma (also called  Romani people) have lived here for more than 600 years. They arrived in the territory of today’s Bosnia and Herzegovina by the 14th and 15th century, and then adopted Islam as the majority confession during the times of Ottoman rule (15th-19th centuries).

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The 5 common phrases to know when traveling to Mostar

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All of us have had those awkward moments when you travel somewhere and find yourself feeling confused and lost without knowing how to say a word in their language. You don’t need to be fluent in the language of the country that you are traveling to, but learning some key phrases makes a great impression.

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Three tips for doing fun things when visiting Mostar on the budget

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The city of Mostar is well known for its many bridges, warm climate, untouched nature and friendly people. When visiting this picturesque place you do not need a big budget to enjoy yourself and make great memories.

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