Halebija Tower — Attraction in MZ Donja Mahala

The Halebija Tower is one of the two majestic towers flanking the Mostar Old Bridge (Stari Most), that elegantly spanned the Neretva River. Both towers serve as architectural support and watchful guardians of the famous bridge. While the Halebija Tower is located on the western side of the Stari Most, the east bank stands the semi-circular Tara Tower, which was once an Ottoman ammunition depot and now housing the Museum of the Old Bridge.

The Halebija Tower is a beautiful landmark with a rich history. While it once housed a war photo museum, it now features a small Bosnian coffee house and several souvenir shops. The tower stands as a poignant reminder of the Bosnian War and its impact on humanity. Visitors can enjoy the picturesque views and explore this historical site near the old bridge. I am grateful to have arrived here to see these towers with my own eyes....

Standing tall beside Mostar’s legendary Old Bridge, Halebija Tower isn’t just a historical landmark—it’s a quiet guardian watching centuries of footsteps cross the Neretva. Its weathered stones echo with Ottoman whispers and river songs, anchoring the bridge’s drama with stoic grace.

Though you can’t climb inside, its presence is felt in every photo, every pause on the bridge. It’s the kind of structure that doesn’t shout—it hums. A must-see for architecture lovers, history buffs, and anyone chasing the soul of Mostar through its...

İnşa Yılı: 1676 yılında inşa edilmiştir. Mimari Yapı: Yarım daire şeklinde tasarlanmış olup, tabanında yaklaşık 3 metre kalınlığında duvarlara sahiptir ve yüksekliği yaklaşık 18 metredir. Kullanım Amacı: Osmanlı döneminde, kule hem hapishane hem de gözetleme kulesi olarak kullanılmıştır.

2002 yılında restore edilen Halebija Kulesi, günümüzde Eski Köprü Dalgıçlar Kulübü'ne ev sahipliği yapmakta ve aynı zamanda bir sergi alanı olarak kullanılmaktadır. Kulenin tepe katından, Eski Şehir ve çevresindeki manzaraların keyfini çıkarabilirsiniz.

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