Jan 27, 2024 · My guide tells you all about the famed Mostar Bridge jump – one of the most extreme sports – from someone who jumped! Most notably, the Mostar Bridge, or Stari Most as it’s known locally, is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s major tourist attractions.

Mar 4, 2024 · Thinking of doing the Mostar bridge jump in Bosnia? Then you had better read my guide all about jumping off Mostar Bridge – it’s bloody terrifying! Standing on the edge of Mostar bridge, looking at the fast-flowing river 24 metres below, I couldn’t help thinking I had made a serious mistake.

When driving through Bosnia Herzegovina, one of the best things you can do is the Mostar Bridge jump! It's only 23 metres high, think you can handle it? After living in Croatia for 5 weeks, we decided we should drive through and stop off in Bosnia Herzegovina before heading back …

Feb 13, 2019 · Everything you need to know before visiting Mostar's Old Bridge (Stari Most): the best things to do (including bridge jumping guide!), where to eat and what else to see in Mostar. Find the best views and photographing spots, the best ice cream and café, and get to know the haunting history of the Old Bridge.

Over 10,000 people gathered in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina to watch the 452nd annual diving competition, with participants jumping from the historic Old B...

Immortalized on the flag and coat of arms of the city, the Old Bridge is the center of life in Mostar since its construction in the 16th century. Almost as legendary as the bridge itself is a photo of jumpers jumping from a 27-meter high bridge into the crystal water of the icy Neretva River.

Exploring Mostar Old Town & Watching the Famous Bridge Jumpers. Walking into Mostar Old Town felt like stepping into a fairy tale. The cobbled streets, historic Ottoman architecture, and the Neretva River cutting through the city make it a place you can wander for hours. The highlight, of course, is the Mostar Bridge in Bosnia, also known as ...

Feb 2, 2019 · JUMPING seven storeys from the Old Bridge in Mostar is a rite of passage. For the past 450 years local lads, eager to impress the girls, have been daring the 80ft leap to the distant waters of...

Aug 8, 2015 · Mostar Old Bridge is one of the most popular Base Jumping destinations in Eastern Europe.

Oct 2, 2023 · “You up for this?” asked Macca Sherifi’s dive instructor as he stood on the ledge of Mostar’s towering, 16th-century Stari Most bridge, readying himself to jump. Zipped up in a wetsuit and clinging on to the railings, Sherifi started to question whether he was.

' Old Bridge '), also known as Mostar Bridge, is a rebuilt 16th-century Ottoman bridge in the city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It crosses the river Neretva and connects the two parts of the city, which is named after the bridge keepers (mostari) who guarded the Stari Most during the Ottoman era. [1]

Nov 19, 2024 · Divers have been jumping off the Mostar bridge for more than 400 years. Locals and sometimes tourists jump off the old Bridge into the water below. Divers jump from a bridge that is 24 metres high into the cold water of the Neretva River.

Nov 24, 2020 · Can you jump off the Mostar Bridge? You can jump off the Mostar Old Bridge with permission of the Dive Club to the right of the bridge. Ask one of the bridge jumpers if you can’t find it and they will show you.

Each summer, the city comes alive with the spectacle of the Old Bridge diving competition. A tradition spanning centuries, this event showcases brave young men taking a thrilling plunge from the bridge into the chilly waters below.

Two young men attempt to collect money from tourists interested in jumping off the Stari Most bridge in Mostar. But hurling yourself more than 20 metres off a bridge isn’t always as fun as it seems — four people have accidentally killed themselves after plummeting into the …

Aug 8, 2014 · The Mostar Bridge jump is one of those reasons — while I probably won’t be diving there myself, I think the 46-year old diving competition would be amazing to watch. Only skilled professionals make the leap, as the bridge’s clearance below is over 65 feet, and the water below is too cold for normal swimming.

On the last weekend in July, 10,000 people will descend on the city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina to witness the 446th annual Mostar bridge jumping festival. The Old Bridge (Stari Most) is an imposing sight in the city.

Sep 9, 2024 · Have you ever heard of the Mostar Bridge jumping spectacle? This thrilling event takes place in the heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where brave souls leap from the historic Stari Most bridge into the Neretva River below.

May 31, 2023 · When deciding on a route for our travels through the Balkans and Eastern Europe and which places we should visit, Mostar stood out to us after hearing about people who have jumped off the famous old bridge.

The famous Stari Most bridge, with its superstars — the divers jumping the 24m down to the freezing cold river. Photo by Marcus Fleckner