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Top 20 Horror Places around the World

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By Ashish khanalPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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Certainly! Here are 20 more horrifying places from around the world:

1. Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Kentucky, USA:

This former tuberculosis hospital is known for its tragic history, with reports of ghostly apparitions and paranormal activities.

2. The Island of Poveglia, Italy:

Considered one of the most haunted islands in the world, it served as a quarantine station and mental asylum. It is believed to be haunted by the tortured souls of the plague victims and asylum patients.

3. The Lalaurie Mansion, New Orleans, USA:

This infamous mansion has a dark history of torture and cruelty by its former resident, Madame Delphine Lalaurie. It is believed to be haunted by the spirits of her victims.

4. The Ancient Ram Inn, England:

Dating back to the 12th century, this inn is known for its dark history, including stories of sacrifice, murder, and paranormal activities.

5. The Hill of Crosses, Lithuania:

Covered in thousands of crosses, this pilgrimage site is eerie and haunting, with a mysterious atmosphere that attracts visitors seeking spiritual experiences.

6. The Sedlec Ossuary, Czech Republic:

A small chapel adorned with the bones of an estimated 40,000 to 70,000 people, the Sedlec Ossuary is a macabre and haunting sight.

7. The Tower of Silence, India:

A Zoroastrian burial site, where bodies are left exposed to be consumed by vultures, evoking a sense of dread and fascination.

8. The Ancient City of Pompeii, Italy:

Buried under ash and volcanic debris from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, this preserved city has a haunting aura as you walk through its abandoned streets.

9. The Aokigahara Forest, Japan:

Also known as the "Sea of Trees" or "Suicide Forest," this dense forest is known for its association with numerous suicides and an eerie feeling of isolation.

10. The Tower of London, England:

With its dark history of torture, imprisonment, and executions, the Tower of London is believed to be haunted by the spirits of its former residents.

11. The Island of the Dolls, Mexico:

A remote island adorned with hundreds of mutilated dolls, creating a creepy and unsettling atmosphere.

12. The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine:

The site of the infamous nuclear disaster in 1986, the abandoned city of Pripyat and its surrounding areas have a haunting post-apocalyptic ambiance.

13. The Castle of Good Hope, South Africa:

Built in the 17th century, this fortress is believed to be haunted by the ghosts of former prisoners and soldiers.

14. The Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Massachusetts, USA:

A chilling reminder of the dark period in history when innocent people were accused of witchcraft and executed.

15. The Helltown, Ohio, USA:

An abandoned town with numerous legends and tales of hauntings, including a haunted cemetery and a haunted schoolhouse.

16. The Monte Cristo Homestead, Australia:

Considered Australia's most haunted house, it has a history of tragedy and unexplained occurrences.

17. The Bhangarh Fort, India:

Known as one of the most haunted places in India, it is believed to be cursed, and visitors are prohibited from staying after dark.

18. The Edinburgh Vaults, Scotland:

Underneath the streets of Edinburgh lie a network of underground vaults that have a reputation for being haunted.

19. The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Cambodia:

A former prison where thousands of people were tortured and killed during the Khmer Rouge regime, leaving a haunting energy in the air.

20. The Suicide Forest of Aokigahara, Japan:

Situated at the northwest base of Mount Fuji, this forest is notorious for the high number of suicides that have taken place within its boundaries.

These locations are notorious for their dark histories, eerie atmospheres, and reported supernatural occurrences. They continue to captivate the imaginations of those who seek thrills and a taste of the macabre.

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