Top 10 Most Haunted Places in History

Everything is haunted. Or, at least, everything from a bygone era is filled with the specters of days past. That’s why we love exploring old places and learning about their history. Old buildings are almost always good for some spooky stories and legends. The problem with old buildings is that they’re usually no longer in use, so to get access to them you generally need to be visiting them as part of a tour or some other event.

These locations won’t necessarily frighten you—unless you have a fear of winding staircases or creepy portraits—but they are all certainly bone-chilling in their own way. Read on if you dare...

1. Stull Cemetery, Kansas

The Devil is said to hold court with his devotees in these supposedly scary locations, and in the case of Stull Cemetery in Kansas, it is one of the "gateways to hell" itself! But how frightening are these locations really? There are some who contend that Stull Cemetery does not merit the terrifying reputation it has developed over the years, despite the fact that few of us would contest the supernatural presence of a location like Bachelor's Grove. It became the "portal to hell" a few years ago, transcending the status of just being "haunted."

2. The Ancient Catacombs of Rome

The ancient catacombs of Rome are the final resting place of many of the early Christian martyrs of the Roman Empire. The catacombs were built along a network of tunnels. The tunnels were carved out of soft limestone. The tunnels were used as burial places for the early Roman Christians. The Romans used the tunnels for mass burials because there were so many people dying from plagues and diseases. The catacombs are filled with the bones and remains of the ancient Roman Christians. Many believe the spirits of the dead still linger in the ancient catacombs.

3. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was a sophisticated green space used for relaxation and recreation. The gardens were part of a massive palace complex built by King Nebuchadnezzar II. The palace complex was built in the ancient city of Babylon, which is now Iraq. The gardens grew from the desert sands, up to the palace roof.

The gardens were so impressive that they are still considered one of the most sophisticated and intelligent engineering projects in human history. Unfortunately, the gardens were buried in the sand when the Eufrates River shifted its course. The gardens remained buried for millennia.

4. The Ruins of Pompeii

The ruins of Pompeii are one of the most haunted places in the world. The once-thriving Roman city was buried in ash after Mount Vesuvius erupted and created an enormous cloud of toxic gas. The toxic cloud asphyxiated many of the city's residents. The rest fled the city, only to be buried under the toxic ash when the eruption ended. While excavating the city, archaeologists discovered many skeletons with their mouths open, as if they had been screaming in pain and terror. The remains of Pompeii are among the most haunted places in the world because the spirits of the inhabitants who were killed during the eruption are still believed to roam the city.

5. The Real-Life Shiver Mansion from 'Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas'

The Winchester Mystery House in Southern California is one of the most bizarre places in the world. It is the world's most famous house, but no one is quite sure why. The home was built by Sarah Winchester, and she never stopped building. She built the house to be a maze-like puzzle. There are staircases that lead to ceilings, doors open to walls, and false doors that lead nowhere. There are trapdoors that lead to other areas of the house. The house is one of the most haunted places in California. It is believed that Sarah Winchester built the house as a sanctuary for ghosts.

6. Beijing's Great Wall

The Great Wall of China is one of the most impressive architectural structures in history. It was built to keep out invading Mongolian tribes. It is the most famous symbol of China and has become one of the most famous man-made structures in the entire world. Unfortunately, during the Cultural Revolution, a group of Maoist radicals decided to tear down a small part of the wall to prove their political legitimacy. The wall was badly damaged during the demolition.

The place where this historical wall was badly damaged is now one of Beijing's most haunted places.

7. Screaming Tunnels of Royal Edinburgh Castle

The City of Edinburgh, in Scotland, is known as a city of ghosts. Many of Edinburgh's most haunted places are within the city's ancient and historic castle. In particular, the 16th-century tunnels are home to ghostly screams and moans. The ghostly noises are believed to come from the time when the tunnels were used as storehouses, kitchens, and cellars. Many people were murdered and buried in the dark and dank tunnels. Edinburgh's castle is believed to be the most haunted place in Scotland, so these haunted tunnels are among Edinburgh's most haunted places.

One of the most popular ghost stories from the tunnels is that of a reclusive and melancholic woman. She is believed to be a woman named Jean who lived during the sixteenth century. She lived alone in the tunnels for several years.

8. Hellfire Club, Ireland

The Hellfire Club was an eighteenth-century society based in Dublin that was notorious for its decadent and debauched ways. The club was originally founded in London in 1746 by a group of aristocratic and ruling-class libertines. The group soon fell out of favor and was forced to disband. The Irish Hellfire Club was started in 1746 by William "Wild" Foster, the Earl of Guildford, the Viscount Donogher, and Mr. Edgeworth. The Hellfire Club in Dublin was a very exclusive and secretive society. Only members were allowed in the club. Beyond the club's doors, the Hellfire Club was known for its wild parties, excesses, and sexual dalliances. Behind the Dublin club's closed doors, members dabbled in the occult, practiced black magic, and performed strange rituals.

In 1763, the club was raided by the Dublin Society for Improving Husbandry and Trade. The club was shut down, many members were arrested, and the club's property was seized.

9. Old Changi Hospital, Singapore

The Old Changi Hospital in Singapore was built in the 1920s. It was used as an army hospital during World War II. After the war ended, it was used as a mental institution for the next three decades. Patients were subjected to torturous methods. The facility was also used as a place to perform medical experiments on tropical diseases. People were left in a dark and dingy room to suffer and die. Many patients never left the hospital. They died there, alone and frightened. Many of them were buried in the hospital's cemetery.

After the hospital was shut down, developers demolished most of the buildings. The demolition uncovered the underground hospital and cemeteries.

10. Monte Cristo Homestead, Sydney

In the 1880s, the Monte Cristo Homestead was a grand and prominent property in the Sydney suburb of Randwick. It was a gift to the newly-weds George and Sarah Dan. The couple was very happy and blissfully in love with their new home. But, unfortunately, their love story was short-lived. George died suddenly of a heart attack within six months of moving into the Homestead. The Homestead was then passed down to their son, and Sarah died shortly after. The house stayed in the family up until the 1960s. From the moment the Dan family moved out and the new owners moved in, things had seemed strange.

The new owners soon felt that the home was haunted. They heard voices, saw apparitions, and smelled strange odors.

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