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Because it was a central point of the Yugoslavian war, Mostar is still subject to religious difference. The eastern side and the old town is unofficially Muslim-Bosnian, and the western and central part of town is Croatian. Most Croats don't visit the Muslim areas and vice versa. Try not bringing this up when in conversation with locals, as it is a very touchy subject that might bring about strange situations.
* [[User:MaxHermens|MaxHermens]] has heard stories of Croats not accepting Bosnian Marks, but insisting on trading with the Croatian Crown.
* [[User:JosephKnight31|JosephKnight]] lived in Mostar for two years and can confirm this is false. All communities use the Bosnian Mark.
[[File:Mostar_Old_Town_Panorama.jpg|thumb|left|Old town of Mostar]]
== Hitchhiking out ==
=== Southwest towards [[Međugorje]], [[Neum]], [[Dubrovnik]], [[Montengro]] ([[Croatia]]) (E73 and E65) ===
Hitchhiking out of Mostar to the southwest you have two options:
Another option might be taking a taxi to ''Buna'', the next village. It's only about 5 KM and there is a perfect hitchhiking spot right at the main road.
2. The second option involves less walking, just follow Tito St. and turn left after the cemetery as described above, but once you're on the main road you will see a petrol station right after you turn right towards Dubrovnik. You can just hitch in front of the petrol station, there is a long and wide shoulder and you can catch all the transit traffic too. Please note, most traffic going to Neum will enter Croatia and then renter Bosnia. So you will need a passport that can enter the European Union in order to visit. === Southeast towards [[Split]], [[Imotski]] (Croatia) (M6.1) ===From Gimnazija (the big orange building) follow the road past old bank/sniper tower, continue straight accross the roundabout. When you reach a larger road with traffic lights, turn left. Follow this road til you get to a crossroads at the edge of the city. The road straight ahead is the M6.1 and will take you to Croatia. The road immedietly climbs into the mountains, however, there is a small space for cars to pull over ten meters or so after the traffic lights.
=== Northeast towards [[Sarajevo]] {{E|73}} ===
* [[User:Antonopa|Antonopa]] (May 2016) Just at the edge of town there is a patch of wasteland where there are buses parked, just before the road curves off and out of the city. This spot was perfect, I set up there with a sign for Sarajevo, by a lamp post. There is ample space for cars to stop. I waited 25 mins before two guys drove me to Jablinica. Then from Jablinica I took another ride up the road out of town, and from there a truck took me all the way to Sarajevo. This route is very hitchable, although it may take several stages as many people aren't going too far.
== Hitchhiking In ==
Mostar is a small city, you can walk everywhere. Helpful spots to be dropped off at are Musala Trg (In English, Musala Square) or Mepas Mall. Many drivers will be happy to drive you to your destination in the city.
== Sleeping ==
