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The theme of this week’s Ileana photo chain challenge is bridges.
The bridge connects the Dalmatia and the northern parts of Croatia, so the bridge has an important geographical significance.
There was an older Maslenica bridge, which was unfortunately destroyed during the Homeland War. It was renovated in 2005 (the “new old bridge”), but the government decided to build a new one to make transit more efficient.
The new Masleniški bridge is higher (92 m), so it is also more exposed to the bora. It records the highest wind speed in Croatia – a staggering 288 kilometers per hour! While this could represent a record-breaking, the new bridge is quite unpopular with drivers, as it is often closed due to the bora wind.
In this windy weather, they often drive over the old bridge, which opens to traffic when the new bridge closes, allowing all passengers to travel safely.
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Would you try jumping with an elastic band off that bridge?
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Yes
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No
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I’m afraid of height so as with taking the extreme or death-defying sport. No way.
I am also afraid of heights. So I would never try to jump.
When I climb the highest place especially the building I am weaken. My knees are trembling.
Me the same. I also have vertigo.
No it’s not vertigo. I’m getting nervous.
I don’t like extreme sports. I like the bridge, but I wouldn’t jump from that height.
I agree. I would never try to jump either.
there is no way I would jump off that bridge period!
i love the picture, how far apart are the new and old bridge?
I would never jump either. The old bridge is about 1500 m away
that would be around a mile away – (did the math)!
I am not sure why bridge jumping became popular!
Does the new bridge move in the high wind?
I don’t think so (I don’t know for sure). The problem is the wind speed which can reach about 300 km / h. I guess it would sweep the cars off the bridge.
That would be enough force certainly. i would think people would be glad when they closed the bridge as a precaution.
Or are there crazy people that are willing to race the wind?
I guess even crazy people can be found
I know this bridge well, dear Vidocka … there’s no money to jump off it
I would never jump either. Already on the walk I was a little scared.
Yes it’s true what respectful height ….. some really even jump
Some even jump from higher bridges.
I know that too …. we have different desires for adrenaline …. it’s not for me
Nope , I am not brave enough to jump off. I wouldn’t mind taking a walk though.
I took a walk. But I would never jump.
That is an amazing bridge. I am afraid of heights so not I would not jump from it.
Thank you very much. I would never jump either.
Leave alone jumping I would not even walk on bridges that have no support (lol)
I agree. The bridge is very high and I was scared.
The colour of the bridge fits in well with the landscape, a great photo.
Thank you so much. The bridge is really something special.
That’s a very beautiful and impressive bridge!
Thank you, Ellie. The bridge is really fantastic.
Amazing bridge to look at, from a distance!
You are right. The view is unique. So I stayed in this place for quite a long time.