Since it’s actually Halloween, we’ thought we’d provide a list of the scariest places on Earth. We’re not including travel info because we can’t in good faith recommend any of these places– certainly not for a positive travel experience. Anyhow, the title of “the scariest place on Earth” is subjective and can vary depending on individual beliefs and experiences. Nonetheless, many of these places are associated with intense fear and are considered some of the scariest places on Earth due to their eerie histories, paranormal activity, or sinister reputations. Happy reading and happy Halloween. Here they are:
- Poveglia Island, Italy: This small island near Venice has a dark history as a quarantine station for plague victims and later as a mental hospital. It’s said to be haunted, and access to the island is restricted.
- Pripyat, Ukraine: The ghost town of Pripyat, near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, is abandoned due to the catastrophic nuclear disaster in 1986. The desolation and radiation make it an unsettling place to visit.
- Island of the Dolls (Isla de las Muñecas), Mexico: This island is adorned with hundreds of creepy dolls hanging from trees and buildings. Legend has it that the dolls are possessed by the spirit of a girl who drowned nearby.
- The Tower of London, England: With a history of torture, executions, and numerous ghostly sightings, the Tower of London is considered one of the most haunted places in England.
- The Ancient Ram Inn, England: This inn in Gloucestershire is reputedly one of the most haunted places in the UK. It’s said to be haunted by a wide variety of spirits, including children and demons.
- Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Kentucky, USA: This former tuberculosis hospital is renowned for its dark history and countless ghost stories. It has become a popular spot for paranormal investigators.
- Hoia Baciu Forest, Romania: Often referred to as the “Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania,” this forest is known for unexplained phenomena, UFO sightings, and eerie feelings experienced by those who enter.
- Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia: This former penal colony is known for its brutal history, including the Port Arthur Massacre in 1996. It’s considered one of the most haunted places in Australia.