Can anyone jump off the Mostar Bridge?

One of the best things to see in Mostar are the bridge divers. The tradition to jump off the bridge in Mostar began in 1664. Local tradition says that a 16-year-old boy must jump from the bridge as a right of passage, but more importantly, it is said that the boys’ life will be a complete failure if he doesn’t jump.

How high is Mostar Bridge Jump?

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?

Who destroyed Mostar Bridge?

On November 9, 1993, one of Bosnia-Herzegovina’s cultural treasures became a casualty of war. The Old Bridge in Mostar, built in 1566 during the Ottoman Empire, was destroyed by shells fired by Croatian gunners amid fierce fighting with Bosnian Muslims.

How long is Mostar Bridge?

29 m
Old Bridge/Total length

How deep is the water under Stari Most?

The Old Bridge stood for 427 years, until it was destroyed on 9 November 1993 by Croat paramilitary forces during the Croat–Bosniak War….

Stari Most
Clearance below	ca.20 metres (66 ft) at mid-span depending on river water-level
History

How deep is the water under Mostar bridge?

The plunge is about 78 feet from the top of the arched bridge to the incredibly cold waters below. Over the years, many injuries and a few deaths have been reported, especially during years when the water was shallow or when the jumpers did not have assistants below to help them to shore.

Is Mostar safe?

It is quite safe to roam around Mostar freely but you have to heed the warnings posted on many ruined buildings “Keep Out Dangerous Ruin” They are not to be taken lightly.

Who designed Stari Most?

Mimar Hayruddin
Old Bridge/Architects

Is Mostar safe for tourists?

All across Mostar are the remains of bombed out, burned and bullet riddled buildings. It is quite safe to roam around Mostar freely but you have to heed the warnings posted on many ruined buildings “Keep Out Dangerous Ruin” They are not to be taken lightly.

Is Bosnia safe for solo female travelers?

Despite its name, Bosnia and Herzegovina is a single country, which became independent from Yugoslavia after a referendum in 1992, leading to a four-year war. And is it safe to travel as a solo woman in Bosnia and Herzegovina? The short answers are YES and YES!