From deserts to cemeteries, these are the 20 most haunted places in the world!
Scary stories, dark places, mysteries… have always attracted and even fascinated people, something his travel trend is based on dark tourism.
Everyone likes horror stories and mysteries, but how many would dare to become a real part of them..? If you are among the brave, the most haunted places in the world await you…
We are far from the first humans to roam the Earth, so wherever we go, we are likely to coexist with the spirits of those who came before us. Although we usually don’t even think about this idea, in some places we put it at the center of your mind – especially places that are full of… ghosts that haven’t found their way to the afterlife.
The world’s most haunted places are sure to make you wonder what unseen ghosts might be lurking nearby, whether you’re in an ornate old mansion, an abandoned hospital, or just a pub with a lot of history. If you find yourself in any of the following places, you might want to keep your eyes open (and make sure you’re not alone).
Are you ready to be… scared? These are the most haunted places in the world!
1. La Recoleta Cemetery, Argentina
Filling out this list of cemeteries would be easy, but ghosts haunting cemeteries are not exactly new. Paranormal activity in La Recoleta in Buenos Aires is on a whole other level, with many of Argentina’s most important figures buried there. Its crypts struggle to contain the restless souls below, creating a gathering of starry ghosts.
2. Lawang Sewu, Indonesia
The majestic House of a thousand doors it was the headquarters of the Dutch East India Railway Company between 1919 and 1942, passing into the hands of the Japanese occupiers in World War II. If this all sounds like a recipe for a haunted place, you’re on the right track. Lawang Sewu is the most haunted building in Indonesia, its basements being particularly fertile ground for ghosts.
3. Lizzie Borden House, USA
Credibility in a haunted house can crumble somewhat under rave reviews overnight, but this is America! Also, Lizzie Borden’s acquittal did not support the house’s reputation as the scene of a double murder, but how do you explain the strange noises at night? Things that weren’t there and suddenly are…? Note For those who don’t know, Lizzie Andrews Borden was an American Victorian socialite who was tried and acquitted on August 4, 1892 of the ax murders of her father and stepmother at their home in Fall Massachusetts River.
4. Poveglia, Italy
Venice may be the most romantic place in Europe, but it’s also one of the most haunted, as Poveglia confirms. This abandoned island was used as a quarantine station for over a century before housing a mental hospital that closed in 1968. It’s so terrifying that it’s actually off limits to visitors, probably out of fear.
5. La Isla de la Muñecas, Mexico
Hard no, hard, hard no. La Isla de la Muñecas loosely translates to “Island of the Dead Dolls,” which is actually scarier than the name suggests. The island’s reclusive owner began hanging dolls from the trees in the 1940s, supposedly to ward off evil spirits, possibly creating a scene too creepy even for demons.
6. Bhangarh Fort, India
Once a mighty fort in Rajasthan, legend has it that Bhangarh Fort was completely abandoned overnight. Why it was abandoned isn’t entirely clear (some say a hermit cursed it), but legends have surrounded the 16th-century fortress and its haunted status is so strong that it’s illegal to be there after dark.
7. The Skirrid Inn, Wales
The Welsh love a pub almost as much as they love a story, and the oldest pub in Wales is full of chilling stories. Situated in the hills near Abergavenny, the The Skirrid Inn it was used as a hanging center over the centuries and the spirits of the executed still haunt the corridors.
8. Port Arthur, Australia
Let’s be honest. It would be weird if a 19th century penal colony wasn’t haunted, wouldn’t it? Port Arthur in Tasmania (Australia’s most haunted state) is a chilling place, a place of misery where more than 1,000 people died in grim conditions where psychological torture was more common than physical.
9. Chuuk Lagoon, Micronesia
Chuuk Lagoon in the central Pacific may be a tropical paradise, but dark secrets lurk beneath its waves. The lagoon is home to the world’s largest ghost fleet, making it a magnet for shipwreck divers who want to find the remains of the Japanese South Pacific Fleet. Looking for the most “beautiful” haunted place in the world? Go to Micronesia.
10. Banff Springs Hotel, Canada
They stay at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel it’s only for the bravest (and the rich). Built in the late 19th century, the imposing hotel is haunted by many spirits. The most notable of these is former hotel keeper Sam McAuley, but the hotel also features a bride, a secret room with no windows or doors, and much more. Macaulay’s spirit is supposed to disappear if you try to… find something that is at least one positive in the case.
11. The Tower of London, England
Let’s be honest, it would be weird if his Tower London it was not haunted… This 11th-century castle on the north bank of the Thames was originally a place of oppression, a fortress where “unruly elements” were pushed to the brink of death by cruel means. Today, the tower is inhabited by exactly 13 ghosts, from queens to explorers and nameless souls. If you feel a tap on the shoulder, don’t turn around!
12. Castle of Good Hope, South Africa
Ignoring that the name suggests that there is also an evil hope, the Castle of Good Hope in South Africa is a very scary place. The bastion is cursed, in short, a hoax that began when 18th-century governor Peter van Nood sentenced seven men to death for desertion. Hearing voices and footsteps is constant in every part of the fortress.
13. Aley Grand Hotel, Lebanon
The Grand Hotel was the first luxury hotel in Lebanon’s fourth largest city, but its days of entertaining the rich and famous are long gone. Instead, troubled spirits wander its abandoned corridors in search of peace, overlooking the city known as the Bride of Summer Resorts. Alley is also called the City of Fog, which definitely sounds more ghost-friendly.
14. Dragsholm Castle, Denmark
A beautiful 13th-century castle in Zealand, Dragsholm is home to three ghosts, although this can rise to four depending on whether you see the earl walking through the courtyard. The existence of these ghosts is not speculation…it is supported by psychics and psychics, so be sensible if you find yourself here. One spirit is called The Lingering Bishop, a name full of symbolism and foreboding…
15. Eastern State Penitentiary, USA
Once the most expensive prison in the world, the bars and walls of Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary now house only the imprisoned spirits of people long gone. The prison closed its doors for the last time in 1971, but its history has taken on a life of its own, and now the prison is a popular location for haunted walks and spooky adventures.
16.Chase Vault, Barbados
You don’t need to be an expert to know that coffins are not supposed to move. “Final resting place” implies the same. However, this is not the case at the Chase Vault in Barbados, as the family vault has a history of moving coffins while members of the Chase family play a sinister game of musical chairs… or musical graves. Either way, it’s scary enough just thinking about it!
17. Al Jazeera Al Hamra, USA
About 2,500 people left the tidal island of Al Jazeera Al Hamra overnight in the late 1960s. Officially, the mass exodus is due to local politics, but the ghosts are notoriously stubborn when it comes to leaving… The houses and mosques of the abandoned village are said to be. to be haunted, with evil spirits supposed to be the real cause of the desolation.
18. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle is scary enough on its own without even taking into account its long history of unexplained voices, footsteps and mysteries. Visitors to the castle often speak of wailing ghosts and apparitions, but the so-called “Unfortunate Prisoner” is the worst of all and the one that sticks in the memory. Imprisoned with the rats in the dungeon, he tried to escape in a cart full of excrement, but failed and was executed.
19. Tapia Theater, Puerto Rico
There are countless haunted mansions, hospitals and cemeteries around the world, but there’s something about a haunted theater that really excites ghost hunters. San Juan’s oldest theater is a fascinating home of stage culture, but the actors on stage share the spotlight with restless spirits who wish for one last… applause!
20. Catacombs of Paris, France
This doesn’t need much explanation. The remains of more than six million people lie beneath its streets Paris in a vast network of tunnels and skulls that frighten even the most hardened visitors. Half a million people visit the catacombs annually, but even that number is outnumbered by the ghosts and lost souls patiently waiting to wreak vengeance on the city.