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By Sagnik MitraPublished about a year ago 4 min read
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Are you afraid of ghosts? Do you get chills when you think about paranormal activity? Well, if you’re looking to be thoroughly terrified, check out this list of the ten most haunted places on earth! From abandoned asylums to spooky shipwrecks, you won’t find anything in these places that will make you feel any better! So, if you’re feeling brave, then it’s time to take a look at the world’s most terrifying places! They are listed below from number 10 to number 1.

Aokigahara, Japan

Aokigahara is a forest located at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Japan. It's also known as Sea of Trees and the Suicide Forest. It's been said to be a place where people go to die, with an estimated 100 people a year killing themselves there. According to legend, one cannot enter this forest without being cursed. If you're lucky enough to survive your walk through the area, it will drive you mad - or maybe just insane? There are reported sightings of ghosts and spirits roaming around this desolate land

Ancient Ram Inn, England

This haunted building is located in England and has been a hotspot for paranormal activity. Visitors have reported hearing disembodied footsteps, screams, and furniture being moved around in the darkness. One of the most well-known stories is that of Kate Webster - a woman who was killed by her husband at the inn back in 1779. Her ghostly figure can reportedly be seen walking around the property at night with blood dripping from her neck.

Bhangarh Fort, India

Bhangarh Fort is the most haunted place in the world and is located in Rajasthan, India. It was originally built by King Madho Singh I during the 17th century for his queen, Rani Jeevanti. However, when she died of a sudden illness before they could live there he changed his mind. He was afraid that something bad would happen to him if he moved into their new home and so it remained uninhabited and abandoned.

Castle of Good Hope, South Africa

Built in 1666 by the Dutch East India Company, the Castle of Good Hope is the oldest building in South Africa. It's also one of its most haunted places. Built to protect Cape Town from pirates and invaders, the castle has seen its fair share of battles and executions. Stories abound about ghosts haunting those who dare enter; some say they can be seen floating up the staircase that leads to a dark dungeon while others speak of hearing screams coming from inside cells where prisoners were tortured centuries ago.

Chapel of Bones, Portugal

Built in 1784, this chapel is the final resting place for more than 20,000 bodies. It is said that so many people died in their homes during an outbreak of cholera that they could not all fit into the church cemetery and so were laid to rest here instead. That's just one of the many stories that make this place one of the most terrifying places on earth. If you're looking for a thrill, head down to Portugal!

City Cemetery, Italy

Originally founded in the 14th century, City Cemetery is one of the oldest and most famous cemeteries in Italy. Located just a mile from the Vatican, it contains over 12,000 monuments and 1.5 million graves. It's also known as the city of the dead because of its sheer size and urban setting.

Edo-Tokyo

10. Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, Japan

For an architecturally focused experience, you'll want to visit the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum in Tokyo. This is a museum that features over 130 buildings and structures from different time periods in the city's history. You can find everything from traditional homes to castles and more at this awe-inspiring museum.

Iulia Hasdeu Castle, Romania

Built in 1837 as a hunting lodge, Iulia Hasdeu Castle is situated in the Bihor Mountains of Romania. Located near the Orăștie city, Iulia Hasdeu Castle was designed by architect Karl von Ferstel. It is believed to be one of the most haunted places in the world with reports of ghostly apparitions and other paranormal activity.

Island of the Dolls, Mexico

Located in a small town in Mexico, the Island of the Dolls is believed to be one of the most haunted places in the world. It was originally created by a man named Julian Santana Barrera who lived there with his family and collected dolls from around the world as gifts for his daughter. But one day, Julian's daughter diedand he left all of the dolls she had been given on this island as a shrine to her.

Leap Castle, Ireland

Leap Castle is an ancient Irish castle that has been reported to be one of the most haunted places in the world. One of the most famous ghost stories about Leap Castle stems from a clergyman by the name of Father Parsons. According to legend, Father Parsons and his family were invited to stay at Leap Castle after the death of his mother-in-law in 1885.

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