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The Most Haunted Destinations in the World for Ghost Hunters
1. The Stanley Hotel (Colorado, USA)
Why it’s haunted: The inspiration for The Shining, The Stanley Hotel has long been known for unexplained events, including eerie laughter, moving objects, and ghostly piano music.
Paranormal activity: Guests report seeing shadowy figures, hearing whispers in empty hallways, and feeling unseen hands tucking them into bed (which is either creepy or convenient, depending on your perspective).
Must-visit spot: Room 217, where Stephen King had his infamous nightmare that inspired the Overlook Hotel. The hotel offers The Stanley Hotel Guided Tour for just $25 per person.
2. Eastern State Penitentiary (Pennsylvania, USA)
Why it’s haunted: A former prison designed to keep inmates in complete isolation, leading many to go insane. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a haunting.
Paranormal activity: Disembodied voices, shadowy figures in the hallways, and the unmistakable feeling that you’re being watched.
Must-visit spot: Cellblock 12, where people have heard laughter and whispers with no apparent source.
3. Poveglia Island (Italy)
Why it’s haunted: Used as a dumping ground for plague victims and later as a psychiatric hospital where horrific experiments allegedly took place. If there’s ever a place to find restless spirits, this is it.
Paranormal activity: Distant screams, shadowy figures, and an overwhelming feeling of dread reported by the few who have dared to visit.
Must-visit spot: The crumbling remains of the asylum, where locals claim to hear cries from long-dead patients.
4. The Tower of London (England)
Why it’s haunted: A history filled with executions, torture, and betrayals. Many high-profile figures met their end here, and some never left.
Paranormal activity: The ghost of Anne Boleyn, head in hand, has been spotted wandering the grounds. Guards also report hearing footsteps and wailing in the dead of night.
Must-visit spot: The Bloody Tower, where two young princes were allegedly murdered and their spirits still linger.
Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour with Private Beefeater
5. Château de Brissac (France)
Why it’s haunted: Home to La Dame Verte (The Green Lady), a noblewoman who was murdered by her husband after being caught having an affair.
Paranormal activity: Moaning sounds, doors slamming on their own, and a translucent green figure wandering the halls.
Must-visit spot: The tower, where she is most often seen staring at guests.
6. Bhangarh Fort (India)
Why it’s haunted: A cursed 17th-century fort that was abandoned after its residents mysteriously vanished. Even the Indian government warns against entering after dark.
Paranormal activity: Strange lights, ghostly apparitions, and a feeling of being followed reported by visitors.
Must-visit spot: The ruins of the main palace, where people claim to hear whispers and see shadowy figures lurking. Try out the Bhangarh Fort Private Tour to catch all the highlights with a local guide.