Passe bridge in Mostar hosts 459th annual jump

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Evald Krnić from Tuzi, Montenegro, claimed victory in the annual event, which draws competitors and spectators from at some stage in the placement.

Built in the 16th century, the UNESCO-listed Passe Bridge spans the Neretva River and stands 24 metres above the water.

Diving from the bridge is a centuries-outmoded custom, with the earliest written information dating abet to 1664, even supposing oral ancient previous suggests it started even earlier during the bridge’s building.

This One year’s version attracted around 5,000 fans, interested to note the daring displays from the stone arc above.

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