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Tourism numbers spiking in most places; some destinations have done exceptionally well…

Source: Top tourist destinations: Where people are going on holiday in 2023

Photo: Sarajevo Times

The authorities of the largest city in Herzegovina expect that this year’s celebration of events that were inscribed in golden letters in the history of Mostar will gather many visitors from various parts of the world. A detailed program of the celebratory event in this city on the Neretva, which will last two months, will be published on the official website of the City of Mostar.

Source: Mostar is celebrating the 18th Anniversary of the Reconstruction of the Old Bridge – Sarajevo Times

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.

Source: Jumping off Old Bridge in Mostar is rite of passage on holiday in The Balkans

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.

Source: Would you dare take this leap of faith?

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