At this former hospital, visitors often report witnessing ghostly spirits making an appearance and harassing visitors with moving objects, doors slamming shut behind you and an eerie sense of being watched.
The Eastern State Penitentiary was renowned for pioneering an extreme form of solitary confinement; today it offers (chilling) tours for visitors who dare.
1. Al Madam
Dubai may be known for its glitter and glamour, but it also boasts an eerie side: Al Madam Desert Ghost Town lies an hour outside of Dubai and offers visitors a hauntingly beautiful destination to discover. Home and mosque remain intact within this ancient village filled with homes that lie buried underground; whispers of jinns can often be heard here along with whispers from Umm Al Duwais (famous female spirit with cat eyes and machetes in her hands), making this site popular with paranormal enthusiasts alike.
No one knows for certain why the villagers left, but some believe it may have been due to harsh living conditions and lack of infrastructure in burgeoning cities. Exploring this ghostly village offers one of the most fascinating adventures available in UAE.
2. Myrtles Plantation
Many have experienced strange things while staying at Myrtles Plantation, a Louisiana mansion with a long and murky past. This antebellum home has many ghostly tales to share, making it one of America’s most haunted spots.
One of the more prominent ghosts at Myrtles is Chloe, a former slave who brutally murdered Clark Woodruff’s wife and daughters out of revenge. Chloe can often be seen roaming around during the night time hours; her cries can sometimes even wake visitors up from sleep! Visitors have reported even being startled awakened by seeing Chloe peer down from above their bed!
3. Aradale Lunatic Asylum
Aradale Lunatic Asylum has long been considered one of Australia’s most haunted places, drawing both visitors and staff members alike in to witness paranormal activity. They report encountering shadowy figures, hearing unexplained noises and objects moving without apparent explanation.
No surprise here – this former asylum is an ideal location to spot ghosts; built as an entire small town complete with market, orchard, vineyards, piggery, chapel and 18 wards! Over 13,000 people died here due to harsh psychiatric treatments.
4. Highgate Cemetery
Highgate Cemetery has earned itself an unsettling reputation among London’s seven Victorian cemeteries for being haunted. Rumors of men in black performing dark rituals abound and specters and red eyed demons roam freely through its grounds.
In 1839, this cemetery was established to relieve overcrowded inner-city cemeteries. Numerous notable people, such as Karl Marx and Douglas Adams are interred there; its graveyard has even served as a setting for several horror movies such as Tales from the Crypt and From Beyond the Grave – as well as being featured as level six of video game Nightmare Creatures!
5. Castle of Good Hope
Imagine a haunted castle and you might imagine crackling thunder above dark towers and howling from an angry tiger, but these haunted fortresses exist not just in fairy tales – they exist today too!
This historic landmark is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and intriguing history; yet few realize that it also plays host to a ghost.
Witnesses reported hearing footsteps on cobbled stones, whispering and screaming noises; while others claimed to have seen either an abandoned woman dressed in grey, or an aggressive black dog lunging at them from out of nowhere.
6. The Tower of London
The Tower of London is an iconic London landmark, but few know its dark secret: It is one of the world’s most haunted places. Over its nearly 1,000-year history, this historic castle has seen torture, executions and murder take place here.
Keep an eye out for Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second wife who can sometimes be spotted roaming through the halls carrying her own severed head. There may also be sightings of Sir Walter Raleigh who was imprisoned due to his relationship with Princess Elizabeth.
Liverpool Street station itself can be a source of anxiety; workers wearing overalls have been seen loitering around after hours.
7. The Island of Dolls
An island covered with antique dolls strung between trees can be creepy enough, but this particular haunted spot comes complete with its own grim origin story that makes it all the more unnerving. According to legend, Don Julian Santana Barrera discovered the drowned body of a girl on this particular island and displayed one as an honorific memorial to her memory.
Since then, reports indicate that the dolls move on their own, whisper, whistle and turn their heads at night – making this location popular with ghost tours.
