Most Haunted Places In The World (Part - 6)

Himeji Castle, Japan

One of the best examples of Japanese castle construction still standing is Himeji Castle, which was built in 1333. However, it is connected to some fairly spooky mythology, most notably the tale of Okiku, a former palace servant who was wrongly convicted of stealing priceless dishes. She was murdered and dumped down the castle well. She now stalks the castle at night, counting dishes with a melancholy tone until she reaches nine, shrieks, and dashes back to the well.

Ponte Sisto, Rome

Every every brick in every building in a city as old as Rome has a tale attached to it. Some of the tales are simply spooky. One such story concerns the Ponte Sisto, a charming bridge that crosses the Tiber close to the heart of Rome. According to local lore, if you go to the bridge before daybreak, you'll see the ghost of Olimpia Maidalchini, Pope Innocent X's advisor (thus her moniker, the "female pope"), driving a charging carriage. According to legend, the ghostly incident is Olimpia's failed effort to depart the city with the church's treasure, exactly as she is claimed to have done following the death of Pope Innocent X in 1655. The Ponte Sisto is not open to pedestrian traffic, although you can still get there as part of a tour.

Port Arthur, Tasmania

British convicts were housed in Port Arthur from its founding as a penal colony in 1833 until its abandonment in 1877. During those years, the "inescapable" island concentrated on morally rehabilitating the prisoners through measures like solitary confinement and required church attendance. Since it was abandoned, the hamlet has drawn intrepid tourists, and in 1979 it was formally designated as a historical site. You can see what The New York Times calls "an extraordinary apparatus for remembering" right now. It includes a ferry, a kid-friendly interactive exhibit, and well-trained tour guides. There are ghost tours offered of the ruins, the outdoor museum, and the surrounding "Island of the Dead," an island where dead convicts are interred in unmarked graves.

Teatro Tapia, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is renowned for its stunning scenery and fascinating past, the latter of which is a great setting for ghostly encounters. Theater Tapia in San Juan is one of the island's most well-known haunted locations and is renowned for its ghostly performances, concerts, and plays. The theatre was said to be haunted by an actress who died after falling while playing there, according to urban legend. Others have heard doors swinging open and closing and heard a chorus of voices emanating from the stage, while some tourists have claimed to see her ghost walking the theatre grounds. Get a ticket to watch some local acts—and perhaps a local ghost while you're there—at Teatro Tapia, which continues to host regular ballet and musical performances.

Ancient Ram Inn, England

Wotton-under-Ancient Edge's Ram Inn, which was built in 1145, has served a variety of purposes over the years, including accommodation for masons and slaves, an inn, and a public house. Moreover, it is a very haunted location. According to Architectural Digest, "guests have reportedly leaped from the windows in a panic to escape with ghostly children, a high priestess, and even an incubus (Google it, but don't say you weren't warned) walking the halls."

Parador de Jaén, Spain

The Parador de Jaén, which is housed in a former Arab stronghold from the 18th century and enjoys sweeping views of the Andalusian countryside, is home to a few eerie legends. A guest in Room 22 was abruptly woken one night by the sounds of a woman sobbing and someone hammering on the door, according to the hotel's website. The room was in fact haunted by the spirit of a young woman who had died of heartbreak in the fortress some centuries earlier, according to a team of paranormal investigators who were sent in to check everything out in the 1980s. During the investigation, the chamber has remained quiet, but there are other ghost stories in this area as well. The ghost of "Terrible" is also rumoured to haunt the hotel.