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In this article, you will see the buildings and places that look misleading and you will probably say why these buildings should be on the list of the scariest places in the world. The main reason these places are scary is their terrifying history. In the heart of many scary buildings, there are secrets that have been spread over the years and caused people to stay away from them. 20 examples of the scariest places in the world are introduced in this article, places that take the breath away of visitors. Stay with us.
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1. The mysterious Winchester House in San Jose, California
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William Worth Winchester was the chief financial officer of a large arms company. After William's death, his wife Sarah Winchester ordered a winding mansion to be built to house the spirits of those killed by her husband's guns. This mansion was built in the style of Queen Anne architecture and has 4 floors, 160 rooms, 10,000 windows and 47 staircases. In the strange Winchester mansion, there are staircases that go straight to the ceiling and there are windows behind which there is a secret passage.
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2. Corvin Castle in Romania
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Corvin Castle was once the home of Vlad the Third or Vlad the Mad, which is a strong reason for its presence on the list of the most frightening houses in the world. Vlad the Impaler is known for his brutal deeds and it is even said that Bram Stoker's novel “Dracula” was inspired by his character. It is said that the souls of those who were killed in this fort are still wandering in this place.
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3. Puglia Island in Venice, Italy
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On the island of Puglia, the remains of a sanatorium with a dark past can be seen. This island was a place to quarantine patients suffering from bubonic plague, but in reality cruel human experiments were conducted there. When one of the doctors of the sanatorium threw himself from its highest tower, the sanatorium on the island of Puglia was closed forever.
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4. Lawang Suu in Semarang, Indonesia
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Lawang Suo was once the headquarters of the Dutch East India Railway Company (formerly known as Indonesia). After the occupation of this area by the Japanese, Lawang Suo became a place of torture and execution. Later, stories about the presence of ghosts in this building spread. This issue is so serious that the Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia suggests travelers to definitely visit Lawang Suo to get to know one of the scariest places in the world in this country.
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5. Casa Loma in Toronto
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Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style castle with secret passageways and many storerooms. For years, stories of the presence of ghosts in this castle have been told. Today, Casa Loma is decorated as a haunted house for Halloween.
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6. The Driskell Hotel in Austin, Texas
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The historic Driskell Hotel was opened in 1886 and has hosted famous people and politicians many times. This hotel has been included in the list of the scariest places in the world due to the death of several guests at different times. The most famous story of the Driskel Hotel is the suicide of two teenagers who committed suicide in the same room 20 years apart.
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7. Kehoe House in Savannah, Georgia
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The Kehoe house was once the home of William and Ann Kehoe and their 10 children, some of whom died in this house. The house was converted into a guest house in 1992, and guests have repeatedly reported hearing children playing in the house.
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8. Edinburgh Castle in Scotland
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Edinburgh Castle dates back to the 12th century and has been a military base for many years. There are many scary stories about this castle, the most famous of which is about a flute player who one day entered the tunnels of the castle and disappeared forever. Until today, visitors have often heard the sound of music in the empty rooms of the castle.
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9. Bangre fort in India
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The remains of Bangre fort are located 320 kilometers from Delhi, India. It is said that a prince touches the chest of a witch and he also curses this castle.
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10. Hay's house in Macon, Georgia
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The Hay House was commissioned by a businessman named William Butler Johnston. The architectural style of this house was inspired by Johnston's travels. The Hay House was unique in its time for its advanced amenities, and today you can visit this massive building. Visitors have repeatedly sensed the presence of ghosts on the third floor of Hay's house.
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11. Ennis House in Los Feliz, California
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Ennis House doesn't have a scary history per se. In fact, this building has attracted the attention of filmmakers many times due to its special appearance. If you have seen the movies “Blade Runner” by Ridley Scott and “House on Ghost Hill” by William Castle, you will be familiar with Ennis House.
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12. Raynham Hall in Norfolk, England
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Raynham Hall, built in 1637, is famous for the ghost of the “Brown Lady”. In 1936, a photographer in Country Life magazine claimed to have captured the image of the brown lady. This claim created a commotion at that time and made this house famous.
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13. St. Augustine Lighthouse in Florida
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The St. Augustine Lighthouse has a dark place in the history of the American Civil War because it was turned off to mislead the Navy. Visitors to this site have claimed to have encountered the spirit of William E. Hearn, a naval officer.
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14. The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado
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Even if you are not into the horror genre, you have probably heard the name of the movie and the book “The Shining” by Stephen King. The Stanley Hotel is a building hidden in the heart of the mountains and was the main source of inspiration for writing the book “Shine”. Almost all the rooms of the Stanley Hotel have their own unique supernatural story. One of the most famous stories of this hotel is related to room 217, which is said to be haunted by a ghost that moves passengers' belongings.
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15. Amityville House of Horrors in New York
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In 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. killed 6 members of his family in this house, but the adventures of this house started almost 1 year after this incident. The Lutz family bought the Amityville house in 1975 and lived there for only 26 days. According to the Lutz family, extreme paranormal events took place in this house. Discovering the red room, banging doors for no reason and hearing the voice of someone talking were some of the reasons that drove the Lutz family away from the Amityville House of Horrors.
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16. Akershus Castle in Norway
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Akershus Castle was built in the late 1290s to counter foreign attacks. Today, this castle is a place to visit and also to hold royal banquets. Despite this, the locals say they have seen the ghosts of soldiers in the halls of this castle.
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17. Good Hope Castle in Cape Town, South Africa
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Good Hope Castle, which was built in the 17th century, today has become a historical building and, of course, a center of paranormal activities. It is said that the ghost of a cruel ruler is present in this castle, who suffered a stroke when the death sentence was announced. According to traditions, one of the victims cursed the ruler before his execution and locked his soul inside the walls of Good Hope Castle forever.
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18. Leap Castle in Ireland
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Leap Castle's bloody past has made it one of the scariest places in the world. Terrible murders have taken place in this castle and the castle has trapped the souls of the victims forever. Lip Castle has a hidden dungeon where 150 prisoners were killed. People say that they have seen the ghost of the Red Lady many times in this place holding a dagger.
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19. Island of the Dolls in Mexico
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The story of the Island of Dolls began when one of the residents found the lifeless body of a little girl along with a doll floating in the water. He hung the doll on a tree to pay respect to the little girl's soul. Since then, many dolls are hanging in the trees. Many visitors claim that some of these dolls move or even talk. These people believe that the souls of girls who died at a young age are locked in these dolls.
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20. Lizzie Borden's house in Fall River, Massachusetts
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At first glance, Lizzie Borden's house is a beautiful house that does not seem to hide a terrible story in its heart. In 1892, Lizzie Borden killed her father and stepmother with ax blows in this house. Today, Lizzie Borden's house has been converted into a guest house and museum, and visitors have repeatedly reported paranormal occurrences.
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you say
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There are many scary places around the world that strike fear into the hearts of visitors for various reasons. Even if you do not believe in the supernatural world, despite the rumors about these scary places, it is unlikely that you will not be afraid of them. In this article, we introduced 20 examples of the scariest places in the world, in each of which terrible things happened.
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What do you think is the scariest place in the world? Do you know a scary place in Iran?
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Source: architecturaldigest
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