Mostar Peace Bell Tower, Mostar

Franciscan Church Bell Tower, symbolically called Peace Bell Tower, was the idea of Franciscan Oko Skoko, a guardian of the Monastery Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Mostar. The present structure is built on the site of the original tower, destroyed in an artillery barrage in 1992. The new construction is taller than the original and is the largest building in the city.

The Peace Bell Tower stands at a height of 352 feet. An elevator will take visitors to a height of 246 feet then the climb is by foot, some 148 steps to the viewing platform. The view is a panoramic 360 degrees, taking a picture of the city and environs. The Bell Tower has seven bells which toll frequently. They can be uncomfortably loud inside.

The Peace Bell Tower is regarded as the first phase of a peace initiative for locals, visitors, and people of all faiths. A Gallery of Peace and an Education Center comprise the rest. The Bell Tower is next to the M6-1 main road on the West Bank. There is plenty of parking near the church. If on foot, walk west over the Old Bridge and go straight.

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Sight Name: Mostar Peace Bell Tower
Sight Location: Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina (See walking tours in Mostar)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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