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If you’re up for exploring the world through a supernatural lens, there are tons of places to check out. Dive into our handy guide to discover the most haunted places in the world and brace yourself for some spine-tingling experiences.
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Poveglia, a small island south of Venice, has been haunted for centuries. Once a port and later a plague burial site, it became a mental asylum in 1922. One eerie legend involves a doctor who tortured patients in the bell tower and allegedly fell to his death from it, rumored to be pushed by his victims’ spirits. With over 160,000 deaths attributed to it, Poveglia is known locally as the island of no return.
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Glamis Castle in Scotland is famed as one of the world’s most haunted places. With over twenty ghost sightings confirmed in modern times, visitors know its allure goes beyond mere legend. Additionally, this stunning Scottish castle has witnessed extraordinary power struggles, including the infamous murder of King Duncan by Macbeth. This inspired Shakespeare’s play of the same name.
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Amongst the world’s most haunted places is the Island of the Dead Dolls in Xochimilco, on the outskirts of Mexico City. To get there, you’ll need to convince a sailor to ferry you. Legend has it that the man who hung the handmade dolls went insane after finding a child’s corpse on the island. The island became popular in 1943 when Mexican director Emilio Fernández used it as the location of the film María Candelaria.
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The Myrtles Plantation, a quaint inn built on the site of an ancient Indian burial ground, is famous for being “one of America’s most haunted houses.” Legend has it that 10 murders occurred here. Ghost sightings include a former slave with a green turban and a haunted mirror holding the spirits of Sara Woodruff and her children. William Winter, said to have been killed on the porch, is also among the apparitions witnessed.
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Just a short drive from Melbourne lies one of the world’s most haunted places. The Beechworth Lunatic Asylum, built in 1867, was once home to over 1200 patients, enduring horrific conditions. Over 3000 people lost their lives here. Closed in 1995, it served various purposes before becoming a conference center.
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In Turin province, Castello della Rotta is famed as Italy’s most haunted castle, with tales dating back to the 4th century. Legends abound of tragic deaths, including a young woman thrown from the tower by her lord and a child struck by a carriage in the courtyard, leading to the nurse’s suicide. Many claim that both spirits linger and their cries echo through the castle. Witnesses also report sightings of entire armies in battle and condemned souls carrying their severed heads.
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Japan has its share of haunted places too. Aokigahara Forest, at the base of Mount Fuji, is considered one of the world’s eeriest locations. Historically known for its yūrei or ghosts, the forest has gained a reputation for suicides since the 1960s, earning the nickname “Suicide Forest.” Local authorities advise tourists to visit during the day and stay on the main paths, as the dense forest is vast and easy to get lost in.
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Ca’ Dario is a palace located in Venice. Known as “the house that kills,” it is infamous for the tragic fates of its owners and residents, including murder, suicide, accidents, and bankruptcy. The curse began in the 15th century when Giovanni Dario’s daughter committed suicide. Since then, over ten violent deaths have been linked to the palace, the latest in 2002. Even Woody Allen, interested in buying it, backed out after learning about the curse.
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This small Swedish town is famous for the haunted Borgvattnet vicarage, built in 1876. The first ghost sighting was reported a year later by priest Rudolf Tangden, who saw an elderly woman in gray. Years later, his successor woke to find three women watching him from the foot of his bed. Today, the vicarage is a restaurant, bar, and guest house.
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Also known as the “Ghost Fort,” Bhangarh Fort was once a small city with temples, gates, and palaces before being abandoned around 1783. Two stories explain Bhangarh’s fate: one involves a saint’s curse prohibiting buildings from being taller than his. Another tale tells of a wizard in love with the princess of Bhangarh, who cursed the city when she thwarted his spell. Today, many claim that anyone who enters the city at night will never return.
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