Bhangarh Fort, Bhangarh, India
Built in the early 1600s by King Sawai Madho Singh, this fort protected a small city of roughly 10,000 people and included a royal palace. According to legend, a sorcerer fell in love with the King’s daughter and in the process of trying to seduce her, he died, cursing the town to be destroyed. Shortly thereafter, an invading army destroyed the fort and killed virtually everyone who lived there. Locals refuse to live anywhere near the ruins, and have ensured that it’s closed after dark due to the presence of various ghosts that have been reported roaming through the complex. There have been cases where people have been at the fort at night, only to turn up dead in the morning.
Hell Fire Club (Montpelier Hill), County Dublin, Ireland
Used by the Irish Hell Fire Club in the early 18th century, this former hunting lodge was reputedly the site of various satanic rituals, including black masses and animal sacrifices. Its use by the club diminished after a mysterious fire. It is said to be haunted by former members of the club as well as being the domain of the devil.
Aokigahara, Mount Fuji, Japan
For centuries, Aokigahara, or the Sea of Trees, has been a haunted place. Hundreds of people have committed suicide here, sometimes as many as 100 in one year. Those venturing out into the forest have reported encountering the spirits of these people, some of which aren’t particularly pleasant. Even Japanese folklore describes this as a place of demons.
The Forbidden City, Beijing, China
Home to Chinese royalty for centuries, this impressive imperial complex was also the site of a long string of murders over the years, from calculated assassinations to crimes of passion. Many apparitions have been sighted by tourists, staff, and guards, ranging from former to concubines to supposed royalty.
Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh, Scotland
The main paranormal occurrences at this cemetery are attributed to what has been dubbed the Mackenzie Poltergeist. After Sir George Mackenzie’s mausoleum was broken into by a homeless man, extreme supernatural occurrences began to take place. Visitors would leave with scratches and bruises, sometimes even broken fingers, while it has been documented that, to date, nearly 200 people have blacked out at the cemetery since the mausoleum was broken into.
Highgate Cemetery, London, England
Established in 1839, this cemetery is the final resting place for over 170,000 people and has been the site of numerous supernatural reports. The most famous siting is that of the Highgate Vampire, a tall man in a long dark coat and top hat with a terrifying gaze. Other apparitions include various dark figures, ominous glowing eyes, and a crazed old woman who runs through the graves and tombs apparently looking for the children she murdered.
Mary King’s Close, Edinburgh, Scotland
Hauntings here have been reported as far back as the 17th century, making this one of the most enduringly haunted places in the world. The Close is composed of a series of underground streets and tunnels that led to various businesses and homes in the 16th and 17th centuries. After plague broke out here it was abandoned, but apparently many spirits of plague victims and past residents still remain. Footsteps that seem to follow close behind are often heard, as well as disembodied voices and various apparitions, including a little girl named Annie.
Old Changi Hospital, Changi, Singapore
Operating since the 1930s, this hospital was seized during the Japanese during World War II and turned into a prison and torture facility for the Japanese Secret Police. Many apparitions have been seen here, such as men and women wandering down halls and through rooms, children, and bloody Japanese soldiers.
Akershus Castle, Oslo, Norway
Built as a strategic fortress, used as a prison, and home to the site of Nazi orchestrated executions, this castle is a hotbed for the supernatural. The most well-known apparitions that haunt the castle and its grounds are a robed a woman and Malcanisen, a demonic dog whose sighting results in the traumatic death of the witness a few months later.
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland
Considering that it sits on a site with human activity dating to the Iron Age, it’s little wonder that this castle has accumulated a few supernatural residents. Commonly reported apparitions include former servants of the castle, a drummer boy – minus his head – and a man who apparently perished within the castle’s tunnels.
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