The Scariest Places In The World: 20 Mysterious Locations Around The World.

1.The Mysterious Winchester House in San Jose, California
William Wirt Winchester was the financial officer of the large arms manufacturing company. After his death, his wife, Sarah Winchester, ordered the construction of a labyrinthine mansion to protect herself from the ghosts of those killed by her husband's weapons. The mansion is built in the Queen Anne architectural style and has four floors, 160 rooms, 10,000 windows, and 47 staircases. In the strange Winchester house, there are staircases that lead directly to the ceiling, and windows with secret hallways behind them.

2.Corvin Castle in Romania
Corvin Castle was once the home of Vlad III, also known as Vlad the Impaler, making it a solid contender for the scariest places list. Vlad is infamous for his brutal acts, and it's said that Bram Stoker's "Dracula" character was inspired by him. It’s believed that the souls of those killed in the castle still haunt the place.

3.Poveglia Island in Venice, Italy
Poveglia Island is home to the remnants of a dark past, having once served as a quarantine station for plague victims. However, it was also the site of cruel human experimentation. When one of the doctors threw himself from the island's tallest tower, the asylum on Poveglia Island was permanently shut down.

4.Lawang Sewu in Semarang, Indonesia
Lawang Sewu was once the headquarters of the Dutch East Indies Railway Company (the former name of Indonesia). After the region was occupied by the Japanese, it became a site for torture and executions. Later, stories about ghosts haunting the building spread. The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism even suggests visitors tour Lawang Sewu to experience one of the scariest places in the country.

5.Casa Loma in Toronto
Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival-style castle with secret pathways and many storage rooms. Stories of ghosts haunting the castle have been told for years. Today, Casa Loma is decorated as a haunted house during Halloween.

6.The Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas
The historic Driskill Hotel, which opened in 1886, has hosted many famous figures and politicians over the years. It earned its spot on the list of the scariest places due to the deaths of several guests throughout its history. The most famous story involves the suicides of two brides who took their own lives in the same room, 20 years apart.

7.The Kehoe House in Savannah, Georgia
The Kehoe House was once the home of William and Anne Kehoe and their 10 children, some of whom passed away in the house. In 1992, the house was converted into a guesthouse, and guests have frequently reported hearing the sounds of children playing in the house.

8.Edinburgh Castle in Scotland
Edinburgh Castle dates back to the 12th century and has long been a military base. There are many spooky stories associated with the castle, the most famous being about a flutist who entered the castle's tunnels and disappeared forever. Visitors today often report hearing music in the empty rooms of the castle.

9.Bhangarh Fort in India
The ruins of Bhangarh Fort are located 320 kilometers from Delhi, India. It is said that a prince rejected the advances of a sorceress, and in retaliation, she cursed the fort.

10.The Hay House in Macon, Georgia
The Hay House was commissioned by a merchant named William Butler Johnston. The architectural style of the house was inspired by Johnston’s travels. The house was unique for its advanced amenities at the time and is now open to the public for visits. Visitors have reported sensing the presence of ghosts on the third floor of the Hay House.

11.The Annis House in Los Feliz, California
The Annis House itself doesn’t have a particularly scary history. In fact, this building has often caught the attention of filmmakers because of its distinctive appearance. If you have seen the films "Blade Runner" directed by Ridley Scott or "House on Haunted Hill" directed by William Castle, the Annis House might look familiar.

12.Raynham Hall in Norfolk, England
Raynham Hall, built in 1637, is famous for the ghostly figure of the "Brown Lady." In 1936, a photographer for Country Life magazine claimed to have captured an image of the Brown Lady, sparking a huge uproar and making the house famous.

13.St. Augustine Lighthouse in Florida
The St. Augustine Lighthouse holds a dark place in American Civil War history, as its light was extinguished to mislead the naval forces. Visitors to this site have reported encounters with the ghost of William E. Horn, a naval officer.

14.The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado
Even if you’re not a fan of the horror genre, you’ve probably heard of the film and book "The Shining" by Stephen King. The Stanley Hotel, hidden in the mountains, was the main inspiration for King’s novel. Almost all the rooms in the Stanley Hotel have their own unique supernatural stories. One of the most famous tales from the hotel involves Room 217, where a ghost is said to move guests' belongings around.

15.The Amityville Horror House in New York
In 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered six members of his family in this house, but the eerie events in the house didn’t start until almost a year later. In 1975, the Lutz family bought the Amityville house and lasted only 26 days before leaving. According to the Lutz family, severe paranormal events occurred in the house, including the discovery of a "red room," unexplained banging on doors, and hearing voices. These incidents drove the Lutz family away from the Amityville Horror House.

16.Akershus Fortress in Norway
Akershus Fortress was built in the late 1290s to defend against foreign attacks. Today, it is a place for visitors and royal banquets. However, locals say they have seen the spirits of soldiers in the halls of this fortress.

17.Castle Good Hope in Cape Town, South Africa
Castle Good Hope, built in the 17th century, is now a historical site and a hub for paranormal activity. It is said that the ghost of a cruel ruler haunts the castle, who suffered a stroke while announcing a death sentence. According to legends, one of the victims cursed the ruler before the execution, trapping his spirit forever within the walls of Castle Good Hope.

18.Leap Castle in Ireland
Leap Castle's bloody history has made it one of the scariest places in the world. Horrific murders have occurred within this castle, and it is said that the spirits of the victims are forever trapped there. Leap Castle has a secret dungeon where 150 prisoners were killed. People claim to have seen the ghost of the "Red Lady," who is said to carry a dagger.

19.Island of the Dolls in Mexico
The story of the Island of the Dolls began when a resident found the lifeless body of a little girl, along with a floating doll in the water. To honor the spirit of the girl, he hung the doll on a tree. Since then, many dolls have been hung among the trees. Many visitors claim that some of these dolls move or even speak. They believe the spirits of young girls who died prematurely are trapped in these dolls.

20.Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, Massachusetts
At first glance, the Lizzie Borden House seems like a beautiful house, but it hides a terrifying story. In 1892, Lizzie Borden brutally murdered her father and stepmother with repeated axe strikes in this house. Today, the Lizzie Borden House has been turned into a guesthouse and museum, and visitors have repeatedly reported paranormal activities.