Halloween is just around the corner! Are you ready for a spine-tingling adventure? Here are 6 destinations around the world known for their ghostly encounters… visit them if you dare!
The White House, Washington D.C.
The White House is more than just the home of the United States President; it is also home to several ghost stories. Abraham Lincoln's ghost is among the most recognised. Notable figures including Theodore Roosevelt and Winston Churchill have reported seeing Lincoln's ghost. Churchill also claimed to have seen Lincoln's ghost near the fireplace in his room after getting out of the bath.
Ancient Ram Inn, Wotton-under-Edge
Would you dare to spend the night at Britain’s most haunted B&B? Built in 1145 on an ancient pagan burial ground, the Ancient Ram Inn is notorious for its ghostly inhabitants. It’s said to be haunted by up to 20 different ghosts, believed to be the spirits of those buried beneath it.
Travellers have reported hearing screams, seeing spectres, experiencing furniture move on its own, and even being pushed by invisible forces.
Uh … room for two, anyone?
Chaonei No. 81, Beijing
This 20th-century church is said to be one of Beijing’s most haunted locations.
According to legend, a woman, abandoned by her military officer lover during the war, hung herself in the mansion. Her ghost is supposed to haunt the premises to this day, and her screams can be heard during storms.
Thanks to historic preservation, the house is prohibited from being torn down – but given its permanent inhabitant, no one is willing to renovate it, either!
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
In 2015, the Cleveland Museum of Art made headlines for a mystery photograph shot during the preparations for a Monet display. Jeffrey Strean, the museum's head of architecture and design, caught the image, which showed a ghostly Monet-ish person staring down over the gallery.
The figure, with a long white beard and a cap, bore a striking similarity to the famous French Impressionist painter. The photograph rapidly went viral, sparking speculation that it was Monet's ghost watching over his work. Despite multiple sightings, the identity of the individual remains unknown.
Poveglia Island, near Venice
Did you know Poveglia Island was formerly a dumping place for approximately 160,000 bubonic plague victims? Later, it housed a mental asylum, where many people died tragically.
It’s no wonder Poveglia is teeming with frightening spirits! Visitors have reported hearing eerie voices, unexplained music, and seeing moving objects. Locals and fishermen avoid the area, like the plague itself, fearing it is cursed.
The island is now abandoned, but daring travellers can take guided tours to discover its ghostly past.
Tower of London, London
The Tower of London is a must-see for history buffs, particularly those interested in the Tudor period. This mediaeval fortification has witnessed countless executions, including that of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second wife and the mother of Elizabeth I.
In 1536, Anne Boleyn was beheaded on Tower Green and buried in the Tower's Chapel of St. Peter ad Vincula. Her ghost is one of the most well-known spirits seen at the Tower. Visitors and staff have reported seeing her soul walking the corridors, often carrying her severed head under her arm.
