The Old Bridge was built in the 16th century when Bosnia was ruled under the Ottoman Empire. It stood for over 400 years until it was destroyed in 1993 during the Croat-Bosniak war. Thanks to international support it was rebuilt again as an exact replica of the original and it was finally completed in 2004.
Jumping from the bridge was an old right of passage for local men. Though now, quite possibly after many injuries, many locals say it's idiotic.
Rightly so. The water is a chilly 15°C, the drop is 20-24 metres (depending on the water level) and it's the reason some have lost their lives and many others been injured.
