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From eerie hotels to creepy inns, palaces and medieval castles as well as haunting mental institutions, the world has many scary places! Imagine being escorted to the hotel room by a ghost or being pulled out of bed by an unseen force? In the world beyond our own, these ghosts are the protagonists of many a scary tale! These top 10 most haunted places in the world have even mystified some of the world’s best paranormal hunters and scientists! Enjoy the spine-chilling tour!
#10: Tales Of A Ghostly Wife And Blood Stains At Monte Cristo Homestead, Australia!
A young boy chained for more than 30 years, a baby thrown down the stairs, a stable boy killed and a maid who fell over the balcony are just some of the grisly stories surrounding this Victorian homestead. Built in 1884 by Christopher William Crawley in New South Wales, Australia, he would never have imagined that this lush estate would soon become one of the spookiest sites in the world!
People say that after he died, his wife never left the estate. Instead, she concentrated all her energies on monitoring the housekeepers and making sure everything was in order. To this day, people have reported seeing her in the Chapel of the estate, clothed in black.[1]Ghost Story – The Monte Cristo, New South Wales, Australia Also, she tells people to leave the dining room if she is not happy. There have also been sightings of blood stains on the staircase from where the maid jumped. A young boy has even been seeing walking around the haunted house. People think that he used to be the stable boy.
Ghost hunters visit here frequently. There are various ghostly sightings and photos displayed all around the house. Partake in the spookiness by joining one of the several ghost tours arranged here frequently.
#9: Witness Pagan Sacrifices And A Multitude Of Ghosts At Ancient Ram Inn, England
With over 20 ghosts and stories of Devil worship, the Ancient Ram Inn in Gloucestershire, England will definitely chill one to the bone! John Humphries owns this inn. Several television shows about the paranormal like “Most Haunted” have featured this inn. It continues to be one of the most talked about haunted places in the world!
The owner himself has stated that he has experienced paranormal sightings and activity. Reportedly, on the first day itself, an entity dragged him out of his bed and across the room.[2]Haunted Rooms – The Ancient Ram Inn, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire He has even claimed to have found skeletal remains of children and signs of devil worship in the inn! Some of the most talked about deadly stories of this house include a room haunted by a witch, a ghost of a centurion who glides through walls and a male sex demon who terrorizes guests.
But the “Bishop’s Inn” is probably one of the most spooky rooms in the inn where many people have felt uncomfortable and left. Most state that a monk haunts the room and makes it impossible to reside there. Skeptical or not, this residence sure sounds creepy!
#8: Hear The Moans Of A “Green Lady” At The Chateau De Brissac, France
Considered as one of the tallest buildings in France, the Château de Brissac is also the site of a bloody murder. Builder made the castle around the 11th century. Today, this castle is a spooky land where visitors can spot the ghost of the lady in green. She has frightened most guest, causing them to leave.
Supposedly her husband Jacques de Brézé caught her with another man and in a fit of rage murdered the two.[3]Ancient Origins – Château de Brissac and the Ghost of the Green Lady Since then, visitors have reported seeing her in the house, especially at the tower room, wearing a green dress. One can also allegedly hear her moans early in the morning. Well, sounds like it is better to rise late when sleeping here!
#7: A Cursed Haveli: Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan, India
Venturing into the halls of the Bhangarh Fort in Rajasthan at night is an eerie experience. The locals have heard women crying, the sound of broken bangles and some people have even felt a presence behind them. Reportedly, a spirit in the haveli slapped one local!
The legend is that there was a beautiful Princess Ratnavati who had many suitors. Out of these was a sorcerer who knew she would not accept him. So, he tried to use black magic on her. He put a spell on the oil she used. However, the princess caught him in time and threw the oil on the floor, turning the oil into a rock. This rock landed on the sorcerer but before dying he cursed Bhangarh, claiming she would never have any rebirths.[4]tripoto – The Bhangarh Fort Story: Behind The Mystery Of The Most “Haunted” Place In India Supervisors shut down the fort daily after sunset. Locals believe that if you venture into the haveli after sunset you will surely not return!
#6: Hear The Gruesome Melodies Of A Phantom Piper At Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Lining the glorious Edinburgh skyline is the namesake castle that is a sight to behold due to its enormous size. But it is also one of the haunted places in the world. From a lonely piper to a headless drummer, there are several ghost stories that originate from this ancient castle. In fact, a team of scientists conducted experiments in this castle in 2001. They found some paranormal instances here that were not disclosed to the public.
Built in the 12th century and expanded over the years, this castle has enchanted many royals. Now it enchants the public with its ghostly sightings and eerie music. Visitors to the castle have heard musical melodies wafting through the castle. The ghost of a phantom piper supposedly makes these noises. He had gone to explore the tunnel connecting the castle to the Royal Mile and kept playing his music so they knew where he was.[5]KLM – Ghosts and jewels in Edinburgh Castle But midway the music stopped and the rescue team could not find the piper anywhere. Since then, people can only hear his melodies coming from the tunnel.
#5: Tour The Erstwhile Home Of The Criminally Insane At The Aradale Lunatic Asylum, Australia
Being locked up in a mental institution can be a pretty terrifying experience. However, imagine being locked up there forever? This is the case with the thousands of inmates locked up at the abandoned mental institution in Australia, the Aradale Lunatic Asylum. Built in 1867, it was meant to free the jails of all the insane people. During its use, over 1000 people died there every year. Many of these former inmates have decided to extend their stay here and are now said to haunt this asylum making it one of the most haunted places in the world.
People have reported hearing moaning and crying sounds and have also seen nurses in white uniforms walking around. Probably the most sighted ghost here is that of inmate Old Margaret. The asylum kicked her out, but she came back, as it was her only home. If up for it, there are several ghost tours that take you through this asylum. Who knows, one might spot a friendly nurse or a not-so-friendly inmate!
#4: Many Ghosts Around The Corner At Banff Springs Hotel, Alberta, Canada
The lyrics from Hotel California: “You can check out any time you like but you can never leave” surely hold true for the Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, one of the most haunted places in the world. This 129-year-old hotel houses many skeletons in its closets, including the ghosts of the bellboy Sam, the bride, and haunted places and rooms 692 and 873.
According to legend, visitors can see a ghost bride waltzing in the ballroom. According to legend, she is waiting for her husband. In addition, some of the ghostly apparitions that haunt this place include a ghost bellman escorting people to their room and pillows being thrown at your head are. The scariest of them all is Room 873 where an entire family was murdered. Guests have reported hearing screams at night and seeing blood stains on the room mirrors![6]avenue – The Ghosts of Fairmont Banff Springs
#3: Terror Tales At The Eastern State Penitentiary, Pennsylvania, United States
Al Capone stayed at the Eastern State Penitentiary in Pennsylvania. The prison stands as a ghoulish tale of former prisoners who were stuck in solitary confinement. In addition, it is one of the most haunted places in the world. The state opened it in 1829 as a place where prisoners could spend time in solitude and thus reform themselves. When inmates left the cell for even a minute, they had to put on hoods over their faces.[7]Ghost Hunts USA – Eastern State Penitentiary
Now, people have alleged that full bodied ghostly figures and black hooded spirits wander around the prison. There have also been reports of an evil cackling sound from cell number 12. Some have even heard cell doors banging, footsteps and people talking. Surely better not to spend solitary confinement here now!
#2: Spend Time With Royal Ghosts At The Tower Of London, England
The royal history of the Tower of London has a number of ghost tales as well. It is one of the deadliest haunted places. Built way back in 1078, this tower has seen many inhabitants. Some of have decided to make this their permanent residences. Many murders, beheadings and deaths have occurred in this tower, which has led to many ghostly sightings by visitors.
The most famous ghost of this tower is that of Anne Boleyn. She died in the tower due to beheading. People have often seen her headless body floating by near the chapel. The Bloody Tower is another famous part of this structure. Here two young princes died. Visitors can see their spirits holding each other in fright.[8]Haunted Rooms – The Tower of London Even the guards have felt an uneasy sensation in this tower. Some guards have felt a ghost throwing a cloak on them! A royal abode of a different kind indeed!
#1: The Evil That Resides In Poveglia Island, Italy
From uneasy feelings to ghostly sightings to voices and even violent possessions, Poveglia Island in Italy is one of the most haunted places in the world.
Formerly, this island was a place to dump quarantine victims. Furthermore, this island housed a mental institution. In the institution, doctors did experiments on the patients. This island has many spooky and horrific tales. People fear traveling to the island and those who have visited have felt an evil presence as they set foot on this island. Some have even claimed that the spirits here actually push and choke anyone who dares enter the island.[9]Mysterious Facts – Mystery of The Poveglia – World’s Most Haunted Island? According to reports, an evil spirit possessed an American TV host for a short time on this island! No man’s land indeed!
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