17 Unusual Urban Legends Behind the World’s Most Iconic Landmarks

16. The Unfinished Gateway to Another World – The Stari Most (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

The Stari Most, or Old Bridge, in Mostar is a stunning piece of Ottoman architecture, but some say it is more than just a bridge—it is an unfinished gateway to another world. Built in the 16th century, the bridge was destroyed by war in 1993 and later reconstructed, yet locals claim something changed when it was rebuilt. Legends speak of a portal hidden within its stones, and old fishermen tell of strange lights appearing beneath its arch on certain nights, casting eerie reflections on the river below. Some believe these lights mark the presence of spirits trapped between worlds, unable to pass on because the bridge was broken and rebuilt. Even divers who have explored the depths of the river beneath the bridge report hearing whispers from the water—whispers in a language no one can recognize.