From the Mysteries & Legends Desk at Readnews.in for Travel buffs
Whether you believe in ghosts or not, these places have such dark histories and chilling stories that they’ve earned global reputations as the most haunted. Let’s explore five terrifying spots where fear is very real.
1. Poveglia Island – Italy
Once a quarantine zone for plague victims and later an asylum, this small island near Venice is said to be cursed. Locals refuse to visit, and tourists are banned. Screams and strange shadows have been reported for years.
2. The Tower of London – England
A historical landmark soaked in blood. Executions, betrayals, and royal ghosts haunt its halls—most famously Anne Boleyn, who’s often seen carrying her severed head.
3. Aokigahara Forest – Japan
Also called the “Suicide Forest,” this dense, quiet woodland at the base of Mount Fuji has a tragic reputation. Visitors report strange whispers, sudden chills, and feelings of being watched.
4. Eastern State Penitentiary – USA
Once a revolutionary prison in Philadelphia, it’s now a crumbling ruin filled with tales of ghostly prisoners, footsteps in empty halls, and eerie laughter echoing in the night.
5. Bhangarh Fort – India
India’s most haunted site, legally off-limits after sunset. Legend says a wizard cursed the town, leading to its ruin. Paranormal investigators claim this place has some of the strongest supernatural energy in the world.
Final Word from Readnews.in
These haunted hotspots mix history, tragedy, and mystery. Whether you seek a thrill or just love spooky tales, they remind us that some places carry more than just memories.
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