The 10 Most Terrifying Places In The World

Are you afraid of the dark? Tales of shadows during the night, strange noises and moving doors have collected in some places more than others and over time, they have earned themselves something of a reputation. In the world, there are hundreds of places you can visit if you’re looking for a good scare and luckily for you, we’ve found the top 10. Hold on to your hats, everyone; these places are seriously haunted and you might want to think twice before venturing inside their walls alone.

10. Eastern State Penitentiary

A former prison in Pennsylvania, Eastern State Penitentiary is one of the creepiest places around. One of the harshest prisons of its time, many inmates were driven to insanity within the walls and as a result, the building holds a lot of negative energy. Don’t venture here in the dark; sources have seen shadowy figures and ghostly faces wandering the prison blocks.


9. Monte Cristo Homestead

One of the most haunted places in Australia, the Monte Cristo Homestead has a long and tragic history. Many of the inhabitants of the home died in mysterious and unpleasant ways and even today, it is said that a malevolent energy remains inside the walls.


8. The Tower of London

Home to some of the most brutal beheadings ever to have taken place, The Tower of London is one of the UK’s most infamous sites. With a history going back 900 years, the tower has seen some of the most noteworthy prisoners of all time, including Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey and murdered princes, all of whom have been spotted wandering the vicinity.


7. Fort George

Canada’s star-shaped fort is one of the most haunted places in the country. Staff members have repeatedly reported sightings of a soldier who disappears into thin air and visitors have complained of unseen figures holding their hands on tours. Whatever is going on at Fort George, it’s certainly not friendly.


6. Château de Brissac

Despite its physical beauty and location in the breathtaking Loire region, Château de Brissac has a long and bloody history. Stories of murder and betrayal within the castle are rife and visitors often hear blood curdling screams echoing through the corridors.


5. Banff Springs Hotel

A luxury hotel in some of the most picturesque surroundings, you would be forgiven for assuming that the Banff Springs hotel is a nice place to visit. The building is still plagued by sightings of a family murdered in room 873 and, although the bedroom has since been bricked up, the place still feels very eerie indeed.


4. Poveglia Island

Nestled in Venice’s stunning lagoon, Poveglia Island has been completely abandoned by citizens since the 14th century. Over the years, it has served both as a place of quarantine for people infected with the plague and as a mental asylum. Needless to say, the island has its fair share of horror stories and to this day, locals refuse to step foot on it for fear of what they might find.


3. The Myrtles Plantation

Although it currently serves as a bed and breakfast, the Myrtles Plantation in America is one of the most haunted places in the country. According to legend, a slave during the 1800’s poisoned an entire family and ever since then, ghosts have been spotted wandering the house.


2. Island Of The Dolls

Living up to its creepy title, Island of the Dolls in Mexico is plagued by a very dark history. The place gets its name from the ghost of a drowned girl, who reportedly plagued a later inhabitant with requests for dolls, threatening a similar death if he did not comply.


1. Tao Dan Park

One of the most beautiful Vietnamese parks during the day, Tao Dan Park has a sinister underside. When the sun sets, you’re unlikely to find anyone wandering the park alone; it is said that the ghost of a murdered man wanders the area at night, searching for his long lost love.