The Most Haunted Places in the World

BY KRISTEN GARRIDO

Join us on a journey through the top haunted places in the world, where restless spirits roam and the echoes of the past linger in the shadows.

With a history dating back over a thousand years, this iconic fortress is rumored to be haunted by various spirits, including a headless drummer boy and a phantom piper.

EDINBURGH CASTLE

As the inspiration for Stephen King's "The Shining," this historic hotel is reputed to be haunted by several spirits, including its original owner, F.O. Stanley.

THE STANLEY HOTEL

Dubbed "the most haunted island in the world," Poveglia was once a quarantine station for plague victims and later an insane asylum.

POVEGLIA ISLAND

This ocean liner turned hotel is said to be haunted by several ghosts, including a little girl who drowned in a pool and a crew member who was crushed to death by a door.

THE QUEEN MARY

Also known as the "Suicide Forest," this dense woodland at the base of Mount Fuji is infamous for its high number of suicides and eerie atmosphere.

AOKIGAHARA FOREST

This historic fortress has a dark history of torture and execution, making it one of the most haunted sites in England. 

THE TOWER OF LONDON

A former prison known for its harsh conditions, it's now a museum and a popular haunted attraction. Visitors report encountering apparitions and hearing unexplained sounds.

EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY  

Known as the "Giant of the Loire Valley," this castle is haunted by the Green Lady, a ghost said to be the spirit of a murdered noblewoman.

CHATEAU DE BRISSAC

Once a tuberculosis hospital, visitors claim to hear disembodied voices, see shadowy figures and experience unexplained phenomena throughout the building.

WAVERY HILLS SANATORIUM

The site of a gruesome unsolved murder in 1912, this house is said to be haunted by the spirits of the victims, including six children.

VILLISCA AXE MURDER HOUSE

Whether you believe in ghosts or not, these places offer a fascinating glimpse into the human fascination with the unknown.

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