Top 15 Most Haunted Places In The World In 2024
Here are the top 15 most haunted places in the World.
1. Raynham Hall, United Kingdom
Raynham Hall is infamous for its "Brown Lady" believed to be Lady Dorothy Walpole, who was said to have been confined to her room, where she had died in the year 1726. Her ghost was famously clicked in 1936 and visitors can take tours in the hall during "Open Days."
2. Bhangarh Fort, India
This abandoned fort near Jaipur is among the most haunted places in India. Litanies of curses and ill-fated love haunt the place. Because of its eerie reputation, visitors are not allowed inside after dark.
3. Poveglia Island, Italy
Once used as a plague quarantine zone and psychiatric hospital, the spirits of the dead are said to roam Poveglia. Officially closed, though some tours are available.
4. Ancient Ram Inn, United Kingdom
This 12th-century inn was built on an ancient burial site and is said to harbor over 20 ghosts, including children and a monk. Others even report encounters with a succubus.
5. Port Arthur, Australia
This was the site of a former prison camp where many prisoners were subjected to misery; hence, there have been many reported ghostly sights, including figures in 19th-century attire and moving objects.
6. The Queen Mary, USA
A retired ocean liner currently docked in Long Beach, California, and reputed to be particularly rich in ghosts. The visitors and staff report sightings of "The Lady in White" along with that of other spirits, former crew members among them.
7. Burg Wolfsegg, Germany
This 800-year-old Bavarian castle is said to be haunted by a "Lady in White," the wife of the lord of the castle who was killed after having an affair. Legend has it that her ghost haunts the hallways of the castle, which is open to tours from May through October.
8. Lizzie Borden House, USA
This is the scene of infamous murders in 1892, turned into a bed-and-breakfast with ghost tours. Many guests reported strange happenings where the ghosts of the Borden family make their appearance.
9. Casa Loma, Canada
The castle of Gothic Revival style exists in Toronto and is believed to be haunted by a "Lady in White" and also the ghosts of its original owners. It offers tours of the castle and even hosts haunted events during the month of October.
10. Château de Brissac, France
This Loire Valley castle holds "The Green Lady," which legend maintains is Charlotte de Brézé, killed after an affair. Her ghost allegedly roams the halls.
11. Stanley Hotel, USA
This Colorado hotel is said to be the inspiration for Stephen King's "The Shining." Rooms are known to have ghostly activity, where guests and staff alike have reported encounters with the maid from Room 217 along with other spirits.
12. Fairmont Banff Springs, Canada
This magnificent hotel is believed to have a "Ghost Bride" who died on her wedding day, along with a former employee named Sam the Bellman, who swore to haunt the place before he passed away. Guests in this hotel also claimed encountering him.
13. St. Augustine Lighthouse, USA
This 1874 lighthouse in Florida has reputations for being haunted. There have been reports by visitors of seeing a "Shadow Figure" and smelling burning tobacco when, in fact, it is against the lighthouse's rules.
14. If by Land, Two If by Sea, USA
Located in New York City, this restaurant is reputedly haunted by the ghost of Aaron Burr, a past owner of the building. The apparition has been said to appear to customers and employees alike.
15. The Tower of London, United Kingdom
Over the time span of more than 900 years, the Tower of London has gained a reputation for ghostly sightings-particularly that of royals. Many believe that Anne Boleyn roams this area, beheaded in 1536, as does Lady Arbella Stuart.
