Stari Most (Old Bridge), Mostar

A slender 16th-century Ottoman bridge arching high over the emerald Neretva River in Mostar, about halfway between Dubrovnik and Sarajevo. It was destroyed in 1993 during the war and rebuilt using the original techniques and stone; it's now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In summer, members of the local diving club jump 21 m from the top of the bridge into the river once they've collected enough money from the crowd. The old town around the bridge has cobbled lanes of craft shops and riverside restaurants with views of the bridge. It's very busy with day-trippers at midday; stay overnight to see it lit up in the evening.