The Haunted Manor is the scariest horror house in the world. The scariest places in America

If it seems to you that there is nothing more terrible than Dracula's castle in the world, then you read a lot and travel little. The island of dolls, the cemetery of hanging coffins, the forest of suicides - ELLE has selected the TOP 10 scariest places in the world, visiting which can not only expand your horizons, but also deprive you of sleep.

Nazca is the name of a city and a desert plateau in southern Peru. A tiny city with a population of 27 thousand people is constantly teeming with tourists. Some people want to look at mysterious drawings, left on dry desert soil, others - to visit the Chauchilla cemetery. Spread out in the suburbs of Nazca, this necropolis is literally open to visitors. Imagine large pits paved with sticks in which the dead sit. Amazing embalming technology has preserved bodies - at least bones - in in perfect order. Among the inhabitants of Chauchilla there are many who can boast of magnificent hairstyles - despite the fact that the last dead man was buried here 11 centuries ago.

The city on the banks of the river of the same name stands two kilometers from the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Until April 27, 1986, it was a rapidly developing atomic city, all the inhabitants of which were somehow related to nuclear power plants. Immediately after the terrible accident at the station, almost fifty thousand of its population was evacuated and the city turned into a monument. Or rather, a memorial. So it stands empty for more than thirty years, becoming a creepy museum under open sky. Residential buildings, a hospital, kindergartens and schools, playgrounds, a Ferris wheel - everything remains. And not a single soul.

The Echo Valley in the Philippines is full of rocks. Coffins hang close to each other on them. The locals are convinced that the higher the body of the deceased is located, the faster he will be in heaven. Forcing them to bury the bodies is useless. The tradition of burying the dead in the air has existed for more than two thousand years, and how and on what the coffins are attached, the locals do not tell - this is a secret.

There are many islands in the suburbs of Mexico City, the most famous of course is La Isla de las Muñecas, the Island of the Dolls. In the fifties of the last century, a young man named Julian Barrera witnessed the death of a child, a girl, who drowned near this island. Barrera kept her doll for himself, and from that moment the spirit of the deceased began to appear to him. To appease the spirit, Julian began to hang old dolls found in the garbage heaps on the island. And in the end, he settled on this island. In 2001, after his death (Barrera, like that same girl, drowned near the island), enthusiasts, his relatives, continued the work. There are a lot of dolls here and together they look very creepy.

The real name of the mansion located in Transylvania is Bran, but it is known, of course, as the castle of Dracula, Count Vlad the Fourth, who received the nickname the Piercer because of his love for impaling his subjects. The castle built on the edge of the abyss is one hundred percent embodiment gothic style: gloomy decoration, howling sounds (caused by a chimney that begins to hum when strong wind). The main attraction of the castle is Dracula's bedroom with a huge bed, it is here, according to legend, that the owner preferred to drink the blood of his victims. The “house” looks very well-groomed, for which thanks to Francis Ford Coppola, who invested in the reconstruction of the castle when he filmed his film adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel there.

In the Czech village of Lukova, the church of St. George (St. George) has been standing since the 14th century. It was empty in 1968, after a fire broke out during the funeral service and the roof collapsed. A few years ago, the sculptor Yakov Khadrava, preparing to hand over thesis, decided to turn the church into a platform for his experiments. And he populated the empty building with human statues, whose heads are covered under the covers. The sight is mesmerizing and scary. The teachers, by the way, were also imbued with Jacob's diploma - in such a original form- accepted.

The famous Mount Fuji is known not only in itself: at its foot lies Aokigahara, a dense forest full of rocky caves. Aokigahara is incredibly quiet and very, very gloomy. Already in ancient times, the forest was considered a place of "residence" of monsters and ghosts. And it was here that the inhabitants brought and left their loved ones whom they could not feed - the infirm old people and children. The dark reputation of Aokigahara with might and main attracts people who are inclined to take their own lives there. Over the past 60 years, the bodies of more than five hundred suicides have been found in the forest - in this sense, Aokigahara is second only to the famous Golden Gate Bridge.

Not surprisingly, the "Suicide Forest" is crammed full of signs urging would-be suicides to come to their senses. The Japanese believe that once they enter Aokigahara, they cannot leave it. Therefore, it is visited only by rescuers who are looking for those who want to commit suicide, and daredevil tourists.

They buried here for four centuries in a row, until late XVIII century. There was little space, a lot of bodies. As a result, more than 100,000 dead people found shelter in a small area. So that everyone had enough space, the old tombstones were covered with earth and new ones were immediately put up. Thus, 12 layers of graves were accumulated. Over time, some layers due to the sagging earth crawled out into the light of day, running into later ones, and the cemetery became like a crowd at rush hour in public transport.

Here she is, southern american gothic In his best. The Manchak swamp is located near New Orleans and is called nothing more than a swamp of ghosts. Slaves fled here from their masters, but none of them got out of here - they were all eaten by giant crocodiles. The spirits of the dead and those same crocodiles are the main ingredients in the eerie menu of Manchak, a place that attracts tourists so much. Excursions are actively led in the swamp, both during the day and at night.

Built in Portugal in the 16th century, the chapel is filled with the remains of monks: in total more than five thousand people rest there. Bones, skulls are everywhere, wherever you look. And the inscription on the roof of the building - "Better the day of death than the birthday" - sets in an optimistic mood.

For those whose interests are closer to pathology.

1. Mutter Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This museum, located in the medical college, is two-storey house, which is literally stuffed with fully preserved anatomical models and medical instruments. One of the most interesting exhibits a corpse called "Soap Lady" is considered, which, after lying in the ground for some time, completely turned into a fat wax.

2. Winchester House, San Jose, California

This house was built by the inconsolable widow Sarah Winchester, who lost her newborn daughter and husband, who died of tuberculosis 15 years later. The medium Sarah turned to for help said that her family was cursed with wandering souls. And people who died from a bullet fired from a Winchester are chasing Sarah and her family. The only way to escape the curse is to build a special home for the restless souls. The huge seven-story building has a number of strange features such as corridors that are too long, stairs leading up to the ceiling, and doors that open straight into the walls.

3. Trans-Allegheny Asylum for the Insane, Weston, West Virginia.

The Trans-Allegheny Asylum was in operation for over 100 years, from 1864 to 1994. It was a horribly filthy place where difficult patients were usually kept in cages. It is not surprising that in this house filled with suffering, visitors often hear incomprehensible sounds and strange voices. For a small amount of $ 100, you can also enjoy paranormal activity famous hospital.

4. Bachelor Grove Cemetery, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois.

The abandoned cemetery has only 82 plots, some of which have remained uninhabited. For more than 100 years, this place has been infamous. Eyewitnesses talk about ghosts strange houses, a transparent figure of a monk and a mysterious white lady.

5. House of the Murdered in Wilisk, Iowa.

On the morning of June 10, 1912, the Moore family in full force(two parents and four children) and their guests were found beaten to death. Although several suspects have been named and convicted, the case is still considered unsolved.

6. Grave of a stranger, Alexandria, Virginia.

In 1816, a 23-year-old woman died of typhoid fever and was buried by her husband. The couple landed in Alexandria a few months before the woman's death. As soon as she stepped ashore, the young woman immediately put on a thick veil. When it became clear that the disease was incurable, the husband gathered the doctor, nurse and hotel owner in the room and asked them to take an oath not to disclose the identity of the young woman. All the people who took an oath took the stranger's secret to the grave. To this day, no one knows who this woman was.

7. Museum of Death, Los Angeles, California.

The Museum of Death, founded in 1995, is not a sight for the faint of heart. Among the most famous exhibits are the world's largest collection of photographs of serial murders, the severed head of a man nicknamed Bluebeard, real coffins and antique autopsy tools.

8. Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado.

The hotel, made famous by Stephen King in The Shining, was built in 1909. This place is notorious, and there is nothing surprising in this, because the Stanley's hotel fell in love with ghosts. Residents and staff constantly report eerie otherworldly sounds, early music, sounding in the former ballroom, and children's cries. Stephen King himself saw in Stanley one little ghost.

9. St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, Louisiana.

St. Louis consists of three ancient Catholic cemeteries. Many are buried here famous people, but none are more inspiring than Louisiana voodoo queen Marie Laveau. They say that in order to wake the sorceress from hibernation, you need to knock on her grave three times. Then it is necessary to write the word “kiss” on the tombstone with chalk and knock on the grave three more times. Then the voodoo queen will fulfill any of your wishes - unless, of course, leave her a worthy victim.

10. Clinton Road, West Milford, New Jersey.

Clinton is the most mysterious road in the USA. Drivers often report strangely dressed travelers, ghosts, and phantom trucks chasing real vehicles. Particular care should be taken when crossing the bridge. Locals claim a ghost lives underneath little boy who will definitely try to draw water into you and put you to rest forever.

11. Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Louisville, Kentucky.

The sanatorium for tuberculosis patients was opened in 1910. The epidemic of the disease spurred the construction, and the sanatorium was commissioned in the shortest possible time. But after the discovery of rifampicin, the need for a sanatorium disappeared, and the institution was closed in 1962. Old-timers claim that over 63 thousand people died here during the operation. But, judging by the statistics, this figure is 8212 people. Due to its notoriety, Waverly Hills is one of the most popular tourist destinations - even solo overnight tours are in great demand among travelers.

12. Lamp Mansion, St. Louis, Missouri.

Wilhelm Lamp earned a fortune on the famous drink, becoming a real beer baron of the state. But his beloved son Friedrich died in a completely mysterious way in 1901, and William himself shot himself three years later. Prohibition led to the ruin of the Lamps, and the brewery was sold under the hammer, after which the heir shot himself. Living separately from the family, Charles, having moved to the cursed mansion, did not live there for long. And a few years later, he also shot himself, after killing his dog. Now the mansion houses a functioning restaurant, hotel and bar, however, due to ghosts, the owners constantly have problems finding staff.

13. Lizzy Borden House, Fall River, Massachusetts.

In 1892, Lizzie's father and stepmother were hacked to death with an axe. But, despite the fact that the public considered Lizzie guilty of a terrible crime, the case remained unsolved, and the girl was acquitted. After the trial, Lizzy, who remained a parricide for everyone. Today, Lizzie Borden's house is an inexpensive private hotel.

14. Lighthouse of the city of St. Augustine, Florida.

The lighthouse, built in 1874, is notorious. Visitors talk about the constant paranormal activity of the lighthouse. As a rule, people see two young girls in vintage clothes standing on the bridge of the lighthouse. They are the daughters of a man who supervised the construction of the lighthouse in the 1870s. Both girls drowned in an accident at a construction site. Those who want to see the mysterious girls can purchase a special tour " Dark side moon", which involves a paranormal study of all the premises of the lighthouse.

People willingly believe in ghosts. Moreover, this faith is ancient, based on the worship of the spirits of deceased ancestors in the culture of most peoples. At the same time, ghosts are not averse to fooling those who, willy-nilly, came into contact with their other world, reports the information and analytical portal.

All lovers of mysticism and travel who do not mind combining these two hobbies are invited to the Top 10 Creepiest Places in America, which was compiled by the American site toptenz.net.

1. Bachelor's Grove Cemetery

Bachelor's Grove Cemetery is located in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. The cemetery is partially broken up, and has suffered from acts of vandalism and violations of the borders for many years. Bachelor's Grove Cemetery is a popular haunted place. The most popular attraction at Bachelor's Grove is the ghost of the Lady in White or the Madonna, who is often seen with a young child. This ghost was accidentally filmed and became famous photo Jude Feiz, which was first published by the Chicago Sun-Times in 1991. It depicts a woman sitting on a fallen tombstone, and her Evening Dress beige color develops in the wind. She is said to be walking around the cemetery looking for her lost child.

2Louisiana Myrtle Plantation

Myrtle Plantation in Louisiana was founded in 1796 by General David Bradford. There are many stories about the existence of ghosts on the plantation. Most famous ghost, roaming the plantation, is the ghost of Chloe, a slave who became the mistress of the owner of the house, and was subsequently hanged for her adultery. The list of other alleged ghosts includes: an Indian woman who was buried in a grave on which a house is supposed to stand; also a little girl who, when the owners of the house were asleep, used "voodoo magic" against them; the poisoned Woodruff family - the ghosts of family members leave handprints on the mirrors; soldiers, participants civil war in the US who may have died at home.

3. Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Eastern State Penitentiary is a former prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Currently, the prison operates as a museum. Known for its magnificent architecture and strict discipline, this is the world's first penitentiary, created to realize repentance or true regret in the condemned. It contained notorious criminals such as bank robber Willie Sutton and Al Capone. The criminals were in conditions of complete isolation, they were kept in solitary confinement, and any communication with the outside world was excluded. The main task prison was the destruction of the identity of the prisoner. The prison is a National Historic Landmark.

4 Winchester House

The Winchester House is house number 525 on Winchester Boulevard in San Jose, California, USA, currently an extravagant tourist attraction. In 1884, the house was purchased by Sarah Winchester, widow of William Winchester, son of Oliver Winchester, inventor of the famous rifle. After her husband's death, Sarah had an audience with a medium in Boston who "communicated with the spirit of her late husband." The spirit of the deceased allegedly reported that Sarah's misadventures (the death of her only daughter shortly after birth, relatively early death William) are connected with the fact that the family is cursed with the death of a rifle created by his father. In order to avoid further problems, the woman must build a special house in which the spirits cannot harm her. Following the advice of a medium, Sarah purchased a house on west coast. Being a very wealthy woman, the widow invested her entire multi-million dollar fortune in rebuilding the house. At the same time, she did not resort to the services of professionals, changing the house according to her own plans. The house reached six floors, but after the earthquake in 1906, the top three floors collapsed. However, the owner continued the work, the house has now become three-story, which it remains to this day. All of Sarah's funds were spent on the construction, after her death in 1922 no money was found in the safe, only strands of hair of her late daughter and husband. The house is designed so that the spirits that have been chasing Sarah are confused when trying to find the widow. Therefore, there are many dead-end doors that open into the walls, and stairs that rest against the ceilings. The corridors in the building are very narrow: the widow was tiny and could easily move through this labyrinth. Some of the doors on the upper floors open outwards, and there are hidden windows in many of the walls. The number 13 is often found - almost all stairs have 13 steps, and in many rooms there are 13 windows. Currently, the house has about 160 rooms, 13 bathrooms, 6 kitchens, 40 stairs. The rooms have 2,000 doors, 450 doorways, about 10,000 windows (stained glass windows have survived to this day), 47 fireplaces and one shower. In 2009, director Mark Atkins directed The Haunting of Winchester House, which takes place in the notorious building.

5. Sorrel-Weed House in Savannah, Georgia

Savannah is a city in the state of Georgia, USA, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The red-brown house has a reputation for being haunted. People claim that they hear voices inside the house. And in the backyard, there is the grave of a murdered African-American slave woman who was killed by a member of the family. The house was built in 1840 for Francis Sorrel. The house was featured in the TV series "In the wake of ghosts."

6. Waverly Hills Sanitarium

Waverly Hills is an abandoned resort in Louisville, Kentucky. In the 1800s and early 1900s, America was gripped by a deadly disease called the "white death", tuberculosis. A terrible epidemic destroyed not only families, but entire cities. In 1900, the city of Louisville had the highest death rate in America, as it was in a swampy lowland, where dampness was an ideal environment for the spread of the disease. In 1910, a hospital was built on a hill in southern Jefferson County to deal with the disease. Most of the patients died, and their bodies were taken out of the hospital through a secret underground tunnel.

7. Hotel Stanley

This historic hotel is only 10 kilometers from national park Rocky Mountain, in Estes Park, Colorado. The hotel was the subject of Stephen King's book The Shining, which was based on the film of the same name with Jack Nicholson. Scenes from the Jim Carrey film Dumb and Dumber were filmed at the same hotel. The hotel staff say that it is haunted and the sounds of piano playing can be heard. Others say they see ghosts in their rooms in the middle of the night.

8. House in Iowa

On June 10, 1912, in the small town of Villisca, Iowa, an attacker with an ax killed 8 people who were sleeping peacefully in their home. The victims were a husband and wife, along with their children. Who was the killer is unknown, he was not caught. Locals claim that since then the house has been haunted and strange sounds have been heard.

9. Bell Witch Cave in Adams, Tennessee

It is believed that the Bell Witch is the spirit of the deceased old woman Kate Butts, who lived in Adams, Tennessee, who was a neighbor of John Bell. One day, John Bell decided to buy a plot next to the Butts farm. The ghost of the witch Bell himself settled in dark cave. Locals say they hear strange voices and sounds in those places, and they saw a ghost. Cave visitors hear the voices of children playing in the empty cave and see a woman flying above the ground. This mysterious cave is considered one of the most haunted places in America. There are also many exciting stories and tales about Bell the witch's magical cap. In 1820, John Bell died and Keith Butts was suspected of poisoning him.

10. Lizzy Borden House in Fall River, Massachusetts

Lizzie Borden was convicted of the brutal ax murder of her parents in 1892 in Fall River, Massachusetts. At first, the police believed that other people were involved in the murder of the Borden spouses, but over time, the police became stronger in their suspicion that it was Lizzy who committed the double murder. She was arrested. Newspapers in every possible way accused Lizzie Borden of the murder. At the same time, the common people were good opinion about Lizzie and came to her defense. Lawyer George Robinson, a former governor of the state, undertook to defend her in court. He knew one of the three judges who sat on the case and asked him not to talk about some of the details that did not testify in favor of Lizzie. All jurors were male. The process went on for 10 days, and Lizzy was acquitted. Lizzie inherited all her father's property. She sold an old house and bought a new one. Her sister Emma lived with her, but their neighbors said the sisters had a fight and Emma left Lizzie. Lizzie Borden died in 1927. She was unmarried. The murder of her father and stepmother remained unsolved. In the US, there is still a "Society of Friends of Lizzy Borden", which is engaged in the dissemination of the opinion of Lizzy's innocence. The name Lizzie Borden was so famous that it became a household name. Some cases of murders with an ax began to be called by her name. So, for example, in 1900 in Iowa, on December 1, farmer John Hossack was hacked to death with an ax in his own bed. His wife, Margaret Hossack, was charged with his murder. She was convicted, but later released, and the case was given a new turn. The murder remains unsolved. Margaret Hossack is sometimes referred to as "Iowa's Lizzie Borden". Lizzy is one of actors film "Valdemar's Legacy", released in 2010.

San Diego resident Russ McKamey, 55, and his girlfriend Carol Schultz have opened the Haunted Manor, the world's scariest house of horrors, where visitors are bound to be bound, forcibly caged with snakes, and doused in slippery artificial blood. Incredibly, there are already 24,000 people on the waiting list. No one ever stood up to all the tests, even the marines and extreme sports enthusiasts, and dozens of adult men ran out of this room with tears in their eyes.

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1. Haunted Manor visitors with their hands tied were doused with artificial blood.

2. Only two people can be in the mansion at the same time.

3. Visitors must endure close contact with spiders and snakes.

4. Tests in the house of horrors can last up to eight hours, but no one has ever managed to overcome all the way from beginning to end.

You can visit the McKamey mansion absolutely free of charge, and believe me, its owners are making every effort to diversify the tests. Before entering the house, daredevils must undergo a mandatory medical examination and obtain an appropriate permit for the absence of serious diseases. Only those who have reached the age of 21 receive admission.

5. An extreme seeker enters a room whose walls are completely covered with artificial blood.

6. Adult men often leave the mansion with tears in their eyes; even marines and avid extreme sportsmen cannot withstand such tension.

7. Founder Russ McKamey and his girlfriend Carol Schultz change the theme of the challenge every year.

8. Persons over 21 years old can visit the "Ghost Manor" absolutely free of charge.

A devoted fan of horror films such as Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Haunted House, McKamey set out to establish the "scariest house" with smoke and mirrors that would make even grown men cry. The couple spent over $500,000 to realize their dream. “You won't find anything like it anywhere in the world. It's like surviving your own movie horror. The mansion has four different rooms designed specifically for hardcore fans who dare to go through with it. All tests are highly interactive. Such experiences and obstacles should show what you can and can't do,” McKamey explains.

9. The couple spent more than 500 thousand dollars to realize their dream.

10. Before entering the house, daredevils must undergo a mandatory medical examination and obtain the appropriate permit.

11. Horror movie fan McKamey described his "Haunted Manor" as "Indiana Jones on steroids."

The interactive adventure is described as real movie horror that visitors can record on camera, look at themselves from the outside and once again experience all this fear. Everyone has the opportunity to watch the tests of other people using an online broadcast, one session of which lasts from four to eight hours.

Imagine: three o'clock in the morning. You wake up to the sound of your daughter saying "Mommy, I'm scared" and crawling into your bed. Her little arms hug you from behind. A minute later, you remember that your daughter is at summer camp and should not be back until a week later. You turn around sharply to see who called you, and ... there is no one next to you. But then you look up at the door and see it - standing, looking at you. The body stiffens, and the girl grins and disappears right before your eyes. At 3:15 in the morning, you know you won't be able to sleep. You should have listened to those who said you were moving into a haunted house...one of the many haunted houses.

This little story may be fictional, but many people have claimed to have experienced similar experiences in the homes on this list. From the "House of Despair" in Mexico where the series took place brutal murders, to DeFoe's house in New York, whose story inspired the legendary horror movie The Amityville Horror - we're sure you'd try your best to avoid a night in one of these houses (and that would be wise of you). So, we present to your attention 25 creepy haunted houses that not everyone dares to visit.

Winchester Mystery House

Located in San Jose, California, the Mystery House is a massive mansion that served as the residence of Sarah Winchester, widow of gun magnate William Wirt Winchester. Renowned for its size and varied architectural finds, the house gained popularity due to the ghosts of those killed by Winchester rifles that haunted the owners of the mansion and their guests.

Monte Cristo Manor

Built in 1885, Monte Cristo Manor is a heritage site in Juney, New South Wales, Australia. At the end of the nineteenth century, seven deaths occurred on the late Victorian estate, which is why the house is rightfully considered the most densely haunted in all of Australia. Several groups of ghosts were found in it. Now the estate houses a museum and an antique shop.

Drumbeg Manor

Drumbeg Manor in Inver (County Donegal, Ireland) is one of the most mysterious in all of Europe. Ghosts and strange phenomena are often observed in the house and in the area around it. It is said that there you can hear the screams of a woman and see a man in a white suit walking through the halls.

McPike Mansion

Built in 1869 by Henry Guest McPike, the mansion is located in Alton, the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area of ​​Illinois. One of the most big houses haunted in the United States, this mansion appeared in the series documentaries"The Most Terrifying Places on Earth" The current owners of the house are Sharin and George Lüdke, who bought it at auction in 1994. According to them, the mansion is haunted by the ghosts of its former owner and his servants.

Weili's house

Whaley's Greek Revival style is a villa in San Diego, California. How the haunted house was discovered in 2005 after it was named "America's most mysterious house" by LIFE magazine. Footsteps can be heard in the house, which belong to the ghost of James "Yankee Jim" Robinson, who was hanged in this villa. Some visitors to the house claim to have seen the ghosts of its first owners, Thomas and Anna Whaley.

house of despair

House of despair - historical place in the Mexican city of Guanajuato. At the end of the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth century, this house, built in the eighteenth century, became the site of a series of murders committed by Tadeo Fugencio Mejia. The killer was obsessed with the idea of ​​communicating with his dead wife. According to local residents, paranormal phenomena constantly occur in the house, and sometimes even the screams of the victims are heard.

Villa Kleine

One of Finland's most mysterious houses, Villa Kleine is an ancient imperial-style mansion in Helsinki. It currently houses the Dutch embassy. The ghost of Kleine's second wife, Maria, still haunts the house and is nicknamed the "White Lady".

Vicarage in Borley

Called "the most mysterious house in England," the rectory is a Gothic mansion built in 1862 for the rector of the parish in Borley (Essex, England) and his family. According to rumors, the house was inhabited by ghosts from the very beginning - paranormal phenomena were often observed within its walls. In 1939, the mansion was badly damaged by fire and was restored five years later.

House of Vernescu

One of the scariest places in Romania, Vernescu's house is an old casino in Bucharest. Rumor has it that in the last century, several players committed suicide right within its walls - after losing at roulette. According to eyewitnesses, three ghosts can be found in the building, which shake the furniture and sometimes appear in the corridors. Also, many passers-by complain about the strong smell of sulfur near the casino.

Erasmus Mansion

Known as “Die Spookhuis” (“haunted house” in Dutch), the Erasmus mansion is a large house that is often haunted and observed. unusual phenomena. The mansion is located in the South African city of Pretoria and is open to tourists. It also frequently hosts cultural events. Therefore, there are so many witnesses of inexplicable light in the uninhabited parts of the building and unusual human sounds.

Sally's house

Sally's house in Atchison, Kansas looks ordinary - but its past is quite mysterious. In a house rich in paranormal phenomena, ghosts and flying objects have always been observed. Some people heard animal sounds in it and human voices. According to the residents, they periodically have unexplained physical injuries such as scratches, burns and cuts.

Steward's House

Located in Montpellier Hill, near Dublin in Ireland, the Steward House has been known as a haunted house since its inception in 1765. The house is said to be haunted by a huge black ghost cat with glowing red eyes, and bell ringing and the presence of poltergeists is noticeable. In the nineties, the house housed a restaurant, which was closed in 2001. Now it is private property.

Riddle's house

Riddle's house in Palm Beach, Florida was built for mourning ceremonies. In 1920, it was purchased by the representative of the city administration Carl Riddle, whose name this house bears. In 1995, it was dismantled and moved to Estherier Village in South Florida. During the move and reconstruction of the house, workers often encountered various paranormal phenomena.

Lawang Sewu

Lawang Sewu - Historical building in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. This huge house colonial era haunted several times. Among the ghosts, a Dutch lady and headless vampires were seen. During the filming of one of the programs about ghosts, one of them even got under the camera's sight.

House of Moors

In 1912 in small town Villiska, located southwest of Des Moines, Iowa, has seen several brutal, unsolved murders (known as the Villiska Massacre). Six members of the Moore family and two of their guests were found stabbed to death in their own home. Since then, the house has been known to be haunted. Its residents claim to have heard the crying of children and saw a wandering man with an axe.

Springhill House

Located in the town of Ballindrum, which is in the county of Londonderry in Northern Ireland, Springhill House is a seventeenth-century plantation house in which George Lenox-Coningham committed suicide in 1816. Since then, this mansion has been home to the most famous and haunted ghost in the country. It appears as tall woman dressed in black, who is believed to be George's widow Olivia.

House DeFoe

DeFoe's home in Amityville, a village in Suffolk County, New York, became the site of a nightmarish mass murder: in 1974, Roland DeFoe killed his father, mother, two brothers and two sisters in it. A year later, in December 1975, George and Kathy Lutz moved into the house with their three children. However, after 28 days, the family left the terrible haven, explaining this by the fact that they were literally terrorized by paranormal phenomena.

Rainham Hall

Rainham Hall, built in 1637, is a huge Vacation home in East Anglia. According to rumors, the house is haunted, and it was in it that the most famous photograph the ghost of all time - an image of the legendary Brown Lady descending the stairs. The Lady is most likely the ghost of Dorothy Walpole, who died at Rainham Hall in 1726.

Chaoney No. 81

Also known as the Chaoney Church, Chaoney No. 81 is a house in Beijing, China. The French Baroque brick building is known for being haunted. The stories tell of the ghost of a suicidal woman, as well as a variety of mystical phenomena. The house is popular among Chinese youth, especially since the 2014 horror film The House That Doesn't Die, which was filmed there.

Scary Joshua Ward House

Built in 1784 by Joshua Ward is one of oldest buildings in Salem, Massachusetts. The house served as one of the places where the famous trial of Salem witches, and it is rumored that many women accused of witchcraft were hanged or burned in or near Joshua Ward. Since then, this house has been haunted by the ghosts of executed women. However, it is difficult to believe in this, since the legendary Salem witch hunt took place before the construction of the house - from February 1692 to May 1693.

Quinta da Juncosa

The old farmhouse belonged to a baron from Lages and his family. He was very jealous and suspected his wife of infidelity. According to legend, the baron tied her to a horse and let the horse go around the farm. As a result, his wife died. After the baron found out that his wife did not cheat on him, he killed his children and committed suicide. Until now, the guilt he feels does not allow his soul to calm down. The ghosts of the baron and his wife are constantly seen on the farm.