The most haunted places in the world From Stanley Hotel to Jenny Kish Castle

Sometimes people firmly believe in supernatural events, and for some it is difficult to believe in issues beyond the level of physics; But despite all the beliefs, the fact cannot be denied that haunted places evoke a certain fear in people.

The thrill of visiting such places is so great that many people eagerly opt for ghost tours. In addition to introducing the history of ancient places, these exciting tours introduce you to the scariest castles, hotels and even an island with wandering dolls in the ghost realm.

In this article, you will learn about haunted and scary places; The most haunted places in the world that have captivating legends. Maybe you also want to experience a scary trip.

Know the haunted places of the world

Paris catacombs

By walking under the illuminated city of Paris, you will discover hundreds of kilometers of catacombs that will bring you a scary experience of darkness. In the 18th century, due to the filling of the cemetery and improper burial of the dead, in order to maintain public health, these crypts were created as a mass cemetery in the underground mines of Paris to bury 6 million people of this city.

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This mass grave, which contains the bones of thousands of people, is scary enough; But if you are not scared enough, the inscription at the entrance of the cemetery with the words “Stop. This is the empire of death!” read the

Tourists who visit these crypts after midnight will hear horrible whispers that lead a person to the depths of the labyrinths of this dark underground.

Edinburgh Castle

“Edinburgh Castle”, overlooking the capital of Scotland, is located on top of a volcanic hill known as “Castle Rock”. This castle is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe, which was built in the 12th century by King David I; Of course, many historical figures have lived in this castle over the years, from Queen Margaret to Mary, Queen of Scots.

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According to historical narratives, Edinburgh Castle has been exposed to war many times; As far as researchers have estimated, the castle has been surrounded by enemies 26 times throughout history; For this reason, there are many legends about the violence that happened in this castle and especially its dungeon; A dungeon haunted by tortured souls.

There are ghosts wandering around Edinburgh Castle, the most famous of which is a boy musician who was sent into the castle through underground tunnels and has not been seen since. Sometimes tourists can hear this boy playing the instrument while visiting the tunnel. Among other famous spirits of this castle is the drummer without a series, who was seen playing drums in the castle in the 17th century before the attack of “Oliver Cromwell”; Of course, now hearing the sound of drums from the castle is considered a kind of alarm and visitors who hear the drumming should be careful.

Stanley Hotel

“Stanley Hotel” is considered one of the other haunted and supernatural places in the world. This scary place owes its fame to a book called “The Shining”, written by “Stephen King”. Stephen King decided to write his bestselling novel when he had a disturbing experience as a guest in room number 217 of this hotel.

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The Stanley Hotel was established in 1909 and is only 10 minutes away from Rocky Mountain National Park by car. During the boom, this luxury hotel became a place for famous figures such as President Theodore Roosevelt and the Emperor of Japan to stay; But in the 1970s, the hotel fell into disrepair due to years of neglect.

The Stanley Hotel is now said to be haunted by the ghosts of its original owners and the ghost of a mysterious child. The scariest room in the hotel is the famous number 217, which is haunted by the ghost of a maid named Mrs. Wilson. If you plan to stay in room 217, be careful; Because “Jim Carrey” (Jim Carrey) stayed in this room during the filming of the 90’s comedy movie “Dumb and Dumber”; But in the middle of the night, he fled with fear and trembling.

Muriel Restaurant

From “American Horror Story” to Disney’s “Princess and the Frog” and television documentaries, New Orleans’ relationship with the supernatural world has been narrated. Many legends have been told about witchcraft and even vampires in Louisiana, and for this reason, many places in this city remain uninhabited; But “Muriel’s restaurant” located in “Jackson” square is still famous because of the ghostly party named “Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan”.

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Muriel’s story is that in 1814, a resident of New Orleans died at the current location of Muriel’s lounge. For this reason, there is not much peace in Muriel’s restaurant, and it has even been seen many times, an unknown source has thrown a glass from one side of the room to the other. The owner of the restaurant believes that the ghosts living in Muriel are unmolested; But to be more sure, he has left a table with bread and drinks for them in a corner of the restaurant.

Island of Dolls

“The Island of the Dolls” (The Island of the Dolls) is one of the other haunted places in the world located in the channel of “Xochimilco” in the south of “Mexico City”. To get to the island, you can board a boat from Celada pier in Sochimilco; Of course, when boarding, inform the boatman that you intend to visit the island of dolls.

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The sad story of the island of dolls belongs to a century ago; When Don Julián Santana Barrera, the former owner of the island, came across the body of a little girl floating in a canal. Next to this girl’s body, there was a floating doll that Barrera hung on a tree to honor her. Seeing this incident caused him mental turmoil and made him collect discarded dolls and hang them on the trees of the island for years. The number of these dolls collected by Barrera was so large that they were registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as a collection of haunted dolls.

More strangely, in 2001, Barrera died near the place where the little girl died, and some people thought that his spirit was possessed by this girl. Today, some people claim that the dolls of this haunted island move by themselves and even lead people to the canals of the island.

Zwickau Castle

The medieval castle “Zvikov” is located overlooking a forest landscape; Where the Otava and Vltava rivers meet. This castle is also mentioned in Gothic novels.

Legend has it that in the 13th century, the Zwickau Castle was haunted by a magical demon who regularly visited the “Markomanka” tower. Tourists in this area have reported strange events such as broken cameras and unusual behavior of animals; Even citing some legends, tourists are warned: those who spend a night in this castle will be killed within a year by a supernatural creature who is upset that his house is disturbed.

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The best way to get to Zwickau is to rent a car and drive 90 minutes south of Prague. Keep in mind, there are not many tourist tours to visit this castle and you are more likely to experience an independent adventure.

Bangre Castle

Location: India, Rajasthan state (view on map)

“Bhangarh Fort” (Bhangarh Fort) or “Bhangar city” dating back to the 17th century AD, is located in the “Alwar district of Rajasthan” and is known as one of the scary places in India, where a ghost visits has Two separate stories are told for this castle, which has now become a ruin.

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The first story revolves around the construction of the fort led by King Madho Singh. Legend has it that Singh got permission from the local hermit Bala Nath to build the fort; Provided that the shadow of the castle never covers Nath’s house. When Janshin Singh decided to raise the fort, its shadow fell on the ascetic’s house, and this shadow led to the destruction of the fort and its surrounding buildings.

Another legend is about a witch who fell in love with a princess. This sorcerer sprinkled perfume on her for her love spell; But the princess realized the witch’s plan and threw the perfume bottle at the stone slab. By throwing the perfume bottle, the witch was destroyed; But before his destruction, he cursed the princess and the castle of Bangre.

Ricoleta Cemetery

For all its beauty, La Recoleta Cemetery is known as another haunted place in the world. Many of the marble tombs in this 14-acre cemetery (about 5.5 hectares) belong to Argentine elites, presidents of this country, Nobel Prize winners, and military commanders; But among the celebrities, there are buried graves belonging to ordinary people.

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The most popular story of the Ricoleta cemetery is about the ghost of a 19-year-old girl named Rufina Cambaceres who was laid to rest in the cemetery. One day, one of the cemetery guards noticed that his coffin had moved inside the grave. After the investigations, they found that there are scratches inside the grave. These signs proved that he was buried alive and his soul wanders in the cemetery.

ghost lake

“Lake of Ghosts” or “Lake of Mamorz” in the forests of Mazandaran is considered one of the most dangerous places in Iran. This lake has an eerie atmosphere due to the permanent fog that surrounds it and the dry and dead trees sticking out of the water.

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Many local people believe that at night, strange and mysterious sounds can be heard from around Nowshahr Ghost Lake, which adds to the fear and terror of visitors. For this reason, tourists are advised to visit this lake between sunrise and sunset and not stay around the lake at night.

Genie Castle

“Jenny Kish Castle” is one of the other scary places in Iran. Due to its remote location and special architecture, this old castle has always been shrouded in mystery and rumours.

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In the past, Jeni Castle was used as a gendarmerie and Kish outpost. There are scary stories and legends about this fort, among which we can mention the sudden death of four soldiers and their bodies being found in the fort. Some local residents believe that Jeni Kish Castle is a refuge for elves and wandering spirits. Tourists have claimed to have experienced sudden noises, mysterious footsteps and even strange and inexplicable movements at night in the castle.

Djenn Rig Desert

“Rig Jen Desert” in Semnan Province is known as the Bermuda Triangle of Iran. Legends say that those who go to this desert disappear or find an unknown fate. The sound of strong winds and sudden disappearances have turned the desert of Rig Jen into one of the most mysterious and terrifying places in the country.

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If you have the experience of visiting haunted places or have scary and exciting memories of such places, we will be happy to share them with your friends.

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