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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 the river Neretva.

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Would you dare take this leap of faith?. For those seeking adventure, head to the ancient Bosnian town of Mostar where on can get their high by jumping off a historic bridge into a fast-flowing river. Welcome to the annual traditional diving competition. For those who won’t dare to do this, here’s a glimpse of what takes place.

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Bosnia & Herzegovina – Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar

Red Bull has been organizing cliff-diving competitions since 2009, but when it included Mostar on its list of venues two years ago, it came to a place with its own, centuries-old, tradition of diving.

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Bosnia – Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar

As Bosnia-Herzegovina marks 25 years since the war began, nationalist politicians continue to aggressively exploit ethnic and religious sentiments.

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Bosnia And Herzegovina – Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar

Mostar is a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a rich history, traditions, and unique architecture in the protected Old Town.

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Bosnia And Herzegovina – Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar

The gravity defying stone bridge binds the two sides of a city whose story begins with its construction by a student of ‘the Michelangelo of Ottoman architecture.’

For 450 years, people have been jumping off of Mostar’s old bridge and flying for three seconds before hitting the water.

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