Most Haunted Places In The World (Part - 7)

Lawang Sewu, Indonesia

The Dutch East Indian Railway Company's headquarters were built in the early 20th century at Lawang Sewu (or "Thousand Doors"), which the Japanese used as a detention facility during World War II. According to the country's Ministry of Tourism, the structure saw a lot of brutal interrogations, torture, and violent killings during the conflict, all of which contributed to its current reputation as one of Indonesia's most haunted buildings. Today, visitors are welcome to the deserted location, maybe to ascertain the veracity of the numerous ghost stories associated with Lawang Sewu.

Dock Street Theatre, Charleston

Dock Street Theatre in Charleston, South Carolina, was beautifully renovated in 2010 and hosts plays and concerts all year long. But the history of the place has been rather turbulent. Aside from the original theatre being destroyed by fire in 1740, the structure was also harmed by an earthquake in 1886, and it was abandoned in the early 20th century. A woman named Nettie Dickerson is reported to haunt the theater's second level and was allegedly struck by lightning while standing on the balcony in the middle of the 1800s.

Old Parliament House, Canberra, Australia

Canberra appears to be a paranormal hotspot throughout, similar to Savannah, especially when it comes to the structures in the Parliamentary Triangle. Former Prime Minister Ben Chifley is rumoured to be residing in the ghostly four-star Hotel Kurrajong, which is home to some major A-list ghouls. Chifley passed away on the evening of June 13, 1951, from a heart attack in room 214. The Canberra Times reports that his gray-suited ghost occasionally makes an appearance in the same space. Then there's the Old Parliament House itself, where nighttime rumours have it that security personnel and cleaning staff have heard their names murmured.

Carl Beck House, Canada

This Penetanguishene home, built by lumber baron Carl Beck in the late 1800s, is regarded as one of the spookiest homes in all of Ontario. According to folklore, Beck and his family shared a home; once his wife died, the responsibility for parenting the younger children was given to Mary, the oldest daughter. Later, when Carl passed away, he strangely left Mary $1 in his estate. The upstairs windows are supposed to occasionally be visited by an enraged female ghost—possibly Mary. (If your father left you a $1 inheritance, you'd probably also haunt the house. #TeamMary.) The Carl Beck House is really available for rent on Airbnb, with rates starting at $119 per night, for any tourists who are interested in Victorian architecture with a side of paranormality.

Lord Milner Hotel, South Africa

While South Africa's game reserves may be its claim to fame, there are plenty of charming—and eerie—hotels there as well. The Lord Milner Hotel, which is situated in the secluded Matjiesfontein Village on the edge of the Great Karoo, is one such location. During the South African War at the start of the 20th century, the town served as both the command centre and the location of ensuing, contentious war crimes proceedings. It certainly comes as little surprise that the Lord Milner Hotel experiences some paranormal activity given the long history of the community. The hotel claims that there are several ghostly visitors who never appeared to check out, including "Lucy," a spectre who occasionally makes noises behind closed doors and wears a negligee.

Burg Eltz, Germany

Burg Eltz was built in 1157, so you can bet there are a lot of urban legends about it. The story of a young countess named Agnes, who was engaged to a fellow nobleman but broke it off when she met him, is the most captivating. (The tradition has it that he was awful.) After taking up arms to protect her castle, Agnes was killed when the disdainful nobleman lay siege to it. With her war axe and punctured armour on display in her former bedroom, her melancholy spirit may still be felt today.

Eden Brown Estate, Nevis

Nevis, which is frequently overshadowed by St. Kitts, is a neighbouring island with just as much to offer tourists as St. Kitts—and even more for the morbidly inclined. As an illustration, consider the now-demolished Eden Brown Estate, a former plantation. A wealthy businessman who originally owned the estate planned to give it to his daughter as a wedding present. On the day of the wedding, however, a strange duel between the groom and best man resulted in the deaths of both men, and the daughter lived the rest of her life alone and unmarried. Many tourists claim to have seen the reclusive woman's ghost wandering the grounds today.