It’s typically the case that probably the most lusted after locations are the most costly.

But this little gem of a metropolis is just not solely very Instagrammable, but additionally pleasant to those that are on a funds too.

And for many who are in two minds about whether or not to take the tip, Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has now made it to fourth place on Lonely Planet’s Best Places to Visit in 2024 list.

The picturesque metropolis is a wonderful mix of historical past, tradition and pure magnificence.

Its iconic Stari Most - also called Mostar Old Bridge - is solely a should go to should you do make the trek there, standing as a testomony to town’s resilience because it was rebuilt after the Bosnian War.

Lonely Planet mentioned: "The unforgettably scenic, minaret-dotted medieval Old Town and infamous bridge now draws visitors for more than a daytrip to its dynamic arts, crafts and music festivals."

Budget pleasant travel blogger Steph - who runs website Big World Small Pockets - thinks town is an absolute should go to for many who wish to save pennies while globetrotting.

She mentioned: “So top of the list why I loved Mostar is its riverside setting and, of course, we all know a riverside city is nothing without a good bridge.

“If you agree with me you’re in for a treat, because Mostar has got several and they’re all overflowing with history and instagram-ability!

“The most famous is the Stari Most – a symbolic structure rebuilt after the devastating war this country endured in the nineties.

“Now home to some crazy bridge jumping competitions and stunts, this tends to be the epicentre of the tourist action in the city – as many gather beneath to grab their iconic snaps or from the top to watch the crazy ones jump!”

But stunning bridges apart, there's a lot extra an explorer can expertise right here - from a few of Europe’s most interesting examples of Islamic structure to a quaint Old Bazaar on cobblestone streets.

The close by Kravica Waterfall is one other place to tick off - however should you’re actually on a funds then the smaller Koćuša Waterfall is free to go to.

Tourists have been sharing their experiences of town on journey web site Tripadvisor - together with their ideas on the highest rated place to go to when there, which is, after all, Mostar Old Bridge.

One mentioned: “This bridge is probably the main reason you came to Mostar, and it is definitely worth the visit.

“We loved many things that we saw in Mostar, but the bridge is the highlight.”