Sunday, 19 July 2026

HAUNTED PLACES, HOUSES, BUILDING & GHOSTS AROUND THE WORLD

  1. 99 Door Mansion: at Nibong Tebal,Seberang Perai, Penang > officially known as Caledonia Mansion or Calonia House, built in 1917 and has a reported 99 doors. It is currently abandoned and decrepit building known for its eerie legends, including whispers of a hidden 100th door. Belong to a wealthy British Ramston familyof planters, it was abandoned after the murder of the eldest son in 1948.  
  2. Agnes Keith House: Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia - house of Agnes Newton Keith, an American Author. Reportedly haunted with a female apparition,believed to be the spirit of a resident who died throughout the wartime period.The house turned into a museum in 2004. 
  3. Agrasen Ki Baoli: India - It is said that people coming to collect water were often called by a disembodied voice. 
  4. Aisha Kandisha: one of the most famous and feared supernatural entities in Moroccan folklore. She is depicted as a predatory, shape-shifting figure who uses her extreme beauty to seduce men, drive them mad and ultimately lure them to their doom. 
  5. Alcatraz Island: USA - notorious prison with legends of ghosts and strange occurences. 
  6. Amber Court : Genting Highland, Pahang, Malaysia - an apartment and hotel built in 1990's. It has a notorious reputation as a haunted location with supernatural activities. 
  7. Amityville : Long Island, New York, USA - became the subject of books and films after apparent hauntings following the murder of the DeFeo Family. The Lutz family purchased the home but remained in the home for only 28 days.In a court where the Lutzes were sued, they admitted that almost everything in the 1977 book "The Amityville Horror" was fictional. 
  8. Ammon Demon House: a highly publicised case of alleged haunting and demonic possession that took place in a rental home on Carolina Street in Gary, Indiana, starting in 2011. Latoya Ammons, along with her mother Rosa Campbell and her three children, claimed that the house was overrun by up to 200 demons. Official figures including Police Officers, medical staff and social workers documented witnessing events they could not explain. Wikipedia: Ammons haunting case.
  9. Ancient Ram Inn: Wotton-Under-Edge, England - believed to be one of the oldest inns in England (12th century). It's filled with reports of ghosts, including a monk, a little boy and even the Devil himself. 
  10. Aokigahara Forest, Japan :  Known as the "Sea of Trees", this dense forest is tied to countless disappearance. Whispers, strange sounds and heavy atmosphere make it deeply unsettling. 
  11. Aradale Hospital : Australia - 130-year old hospital, said to be location of over 130,000 deaths. The asylum is now abandoned and is considered to be one of Victoria's creepiest sites.With over 60 buildings, countless report of paranormal activity in Aradale. ... it is most definitely haunted. 
  12. Baron Empain Palace, Cairo : the Baron's wife tragically fell to her death, and her spirit now roams the halls.Locals often hear whispers, footsteps and see shadows in the windows long after dark. 
  13. Bhangarh Fort : in India - abandoned fort with a legend that no one stays there after sunset. 
  14. Borgvattnet Parish : at Jamtland, Sweden - the most haunted place in Sweden. The church is built on cursed ground, and a lake nearby hides a grisly legend a grisly legend of murder and betrayal. 
  15. Borley Rectory : England - was considered the most haunted house in the world, but its notoriety was deemed to have been created by Harry Pace, an expert magician and proven hoaxer. 
  16. Bran Castle: Romania - a.k.a Dracula's Castle, the creepy fortress was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's dark tale. A local guide will retell the terrifying myths and facts about the castle. 
  17. Bukit Tunku: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - previously known as Kenny Hill, a leafy area with British Colonial houses.There's a report of a phantom motorcycle and a ghost of a woman standing in the middle of the road.Local taxi drivers usually refuse to pick up women and children at night. 
  18. Carrington Psychiatric Hospital: New Zealand - Auckland's first asylum was built in 1853. The ghost from the asylum's past now haunt students and staff of UNITEC Institute of Technology. 
  19. Casa Loma: in Toronto, Canada - a house was completed in 1914.There have been rumors of ghosts there for many years. It is now a historic house museum and landmark that is decorated as a haunted house at Halloween. 
  20. Castle of Good Hope: South Africa's oldest colonial building - several specters have been seen roaming the castle, including a soldier who repeatedly leaps from its walls, a woman dressed in gray wandering the castle's corridors and a spectral canine or ghost dog seen roaming the grounds. 
  21. Catacombs of Paris : France - miles of tunnels lined with the bones of millions. Strange noises and sudden feelings of unease are common among visitors. 
  22. Changi Beach : Singapore - During World War II, this beach was the site of executions by the Japanese Army. Many claim to see ghostly figures walking along the shore at night. 
  23. Chateau De Brissac : located at Brissac-Quince, France - home to the "Green Lady", the ghost of a woman who was said to have been murdered by her husband in the 15th century. She is often seen on the grand staircase. 
  24. Chuuk Lagoon: Micronesia, perfect example of a haunted destination under the sea.The site of one very deadly battle in particular. The massive attacked lasted 3 days, resulted in the deaths of 4,500 Japanese sailors. 
  25. Corvin Castle : in Romania - considered one of the world's top five haunted places.According to locals, it has been haunted by its former occupant, Vlad the Impaler, ever since he was killed in an ambush. 
  26. Eastern State Penitentiary: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA > once the famous prison in the world, it held Al Capone and "Slick Willie" Sutton. Visitors report cold spots, eerie whisper and the feeling of unseen eyes watching fro the cellblocks. 
  27. Edinburgh Castle : at Ediburgh, Scotland - a fortress with a dark history of war, torture and execution. The sound of drums and ghostly figures are said to appear, especially at night. 
  28. Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel: Canada - 131-year-old hotel is known for its amazing views of Banff National Park and also for the guests who have checked in but never checked out. The most popular lingering guests are said to be that of a burning bride, the bellman and a bartender. 
  29. Farafra Desert: Egypt - famous in paranormal folklore for being haunted by the cursed ghost of Pharaoh Akhenaten. Dozens of tourists and local Bedouin nomads have reported seeing an aimless, ghostly figure wandering among the surreal chalk-white rock formations at night. 
  30. First World Hotel: Genting Highland, Pahang, Malaysia - the world's largest hotel , with 6,118 rooms. Reportedly haunted due to gambling related suicides. 
  31. Gettysburg Battlefield: the Battle of Gettysburg lasted for 3 days with 50,000 died in the conflict. The site at Pernnsylvanis field is haunted by fallen soldiers, searching for their rifles and comrades, unaware that the battle was over. 
  32. Hashima Island: Japan - abandoned and haunted island with a dark past and eerie ruins. 
  33. Highland Towers : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - after a tragedy of a collapse tower on 11 December 1993,  that killed 48 residents, the remaining towers were reportedly haunted as claimed by the nearest residents who live not far from there. 
  34. Hoia Baciu Forest: in Romania - it is called "Bermuda Triangle" of Romania due to the rumored supernatural disappearances of visitors, earning the Hoia-Baciu Forest a reputation for being one of the most ghostly places on earth.
  35. Island of the Dolls: In Mexico - creepy island covered in dolls, with a chilling legend behind it. 
  36. Jalan Turi Bungalow triple murder: the triple murder happened in April 23, 1992, two children, aged 11 and 7, along with their maid, had been battered to death inside the home. The Security Guard, Ariffin Agas was arrested and accused for murdering and was executed at Kajang Prison on 27 December 2002. The bungalow has been demolished, but passersby claim the site was haunted. 
  37. Jerejak Island: Pulau Pinang, Malaysia - was once quarantine centre from leprosy and tuberculosis patients in British Malaya as well as maximum secutiry prison. There are some few reports of ghost sightings in the island.
  38. Karak Highway : a Malaysian urban legend about a ghostly schoolboy who wanders the notoriously dangerous Karak Highway at night, asking passing motorists "Have you seen my mother?". The legend stems from the story of a car accident where the mother, who was driving, was killed upon impact, while her son suffered fatal injuries from the broken windscreen, dying while still searching for her. Karak highway itself is known for being one of Malaysia's spookiest and most haunted places, and also listed as one of the most haunted highway in the world, with a high number of accidents occurring there, making night journeys particularly dangerous. 
  39. Kehoe House: Savannah, Georgia, USA - many believe the city is cursed because old burial grounds were covered up, paved over and built upon, quite literally one of the most haunted cities in the U.S. 
  40. Kellie's Castle : Batu Gajah, Perak, Malaysia - a Moorish revival castle built by Scottish businessman William Kellie-Smith as a gift for his wife. The bulding remain unfinished as Kellie died of Pneumonia in 1926 before the completion of the castle. It was believed the castle was haunted by alleged Indian workers who died during the construction of the castle. The castle now become one of the popular tourist spot and international ghost hunters. 
  41. Kinarut Mansion: located at Kinarut, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia - one of Sabah's most infamous paranormal hotspots. This century-old site is legendary for its ghostly folklore and eerie atmosphere. 
  42. La Laurie Mansion: located at New Orleans, Louisiana, USA - home to the notorious Madame LaLaurie, who was accused of horrific crimes. Strange screams and ghostly apparitions are often reported. 
  43. Manly Quarantien Station: Sydney, Australia - the station was used to hold settlers suspected of having diseases like the bubonic plague or smallpox. Hundres died during the quarantine process and the station is now referred to as Australia's most haunted site. 
  44. Muriel's Jackson Square: New Orleans, USA - a restaurant in Muriel's Jackson Square rumored to be haunted by the spirit of former Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan, who committed suicide after losing the restaurant in a poker game. 
  45. Myrtles Plantation: St. Francisville, Louisiana, USA -  built in 1796, this plantation is one of America's most haunted homes. The ghost of Chloe, a former enslaved girl, is said to still roam the house where she once lived. 
  46. Old Changi Hospital: Singapore - built by the British Government in 1935. During the Japanese Occupation, it was used as a military hospital for wounded Japanese soldiers and some Allied prisoners of war. It also served as a prison area managed by the notorious Kempetai, Japanese Military Police. The hospital now are said to be haunted by the victims of the Japanese Occupation, the spirits of those who died in the hospital and the prison. 
  47. Penang War Museum: located at Batu Maung, Penang > built within a former coastal defense fort from World War II, this museum has been the site of numerous executions and battles, leading to its haunted reputation. 
  48. Poveglia Island, Italy: Once a quarantine station and mental asylum, this abandoned island is said to be cursed. Visitors report hearing screams and seeing shadown in the ruins. 
  49. Pudu Prison:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -  built between 1891 and 1895, located at Jalan Shaw (now Jalan Hang Tuah). The prison was demolished in December 2012 to make way for Bukit Bintang City Centre. It is famous for stories of hauntings stemming from executions and deaths within its walls. 
  50. Robert The Doll: an allegedly haunted artifact manufactured around 1904 belong to Robert Eugene Otto. The doll currently display at the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West, Florida, USA. Over the decades, it has earned a global reputation as one of the world's most terrifying haunted objects. Wikipedia: Robert (Doll).
  51. Queen Mary: Historic Ocean Liner at Long Beach, California, USA. Said to be haunted by former passengers and crew. Cold spots, mysterious footsteps and apparitions are common on board. 
  52. Shih Chung Branch School, Penang, Malaysia: founded in 1938, and occupied the site of a former five-storey villa on Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah in Penang. During World War II, the building was under the Japanese occupation, and locals allegedly executed there, leading to widespread belief that the spirits of those who died haunt the premises. 
  53. Stanley Hotel, U.S.A : Estes Park, Colorado, USA - the inspiration for Stephen King's "The Shining". Guests report apparitions, cold spots and the piano playing by itself in the empty ballroom. 
  54. Tao Dan Park: Vietnam - one of the most haunted places in the world. Vietnam locals believe a young man was killed in an attack and returns to the park every night searching for his lost love. At night, a young man's ghost and apparition may come lurking in the shadows of the park's trees. 
  55. Tower of London: Nearly a thousand year of history, imprisonment, torture and execution. The spirit of Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey and many others are said to still walk the grounds at night. 
  56. Villa Nabila: located at Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia - the villa is surrounded by legends of a series of murders and family tragedy, making it a chillingly infamous location and has garnered a reputation as one of the country's most haunted locations and JB scariest yet. 
  57. Village of Pluckley: England - known as the most haunted village in England. 
  58. Waverly Hills Sanatorium: USA - abandon hospital with a terrifying history of deaths and experiments. 
  59. Whaley House: located at San Diego, USA - the famous ghost sighted was "Yankee" Jim Robinson, who was hanged on the site in 1852. 
  60. Winchester Mystery House: located at San Jose, California, USA - built by Sarah Winchester, this mansion has staircases to nowhere, hidden doors and endless rooms - said to confuse restless spirits. 
  61. Windsor Castle: United Kingdom - widely considered the most haunted of all the British Royal residences, boasting more than 25 reported ghost sightings across its millennium long history. Among the famous Royal Ghosts sighted were Queen Elizabeth I, King Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn & King George III.
  62. Wukang Mansion: a historical house in Shanghai, China, has a reputation forbeing haunted because of the large number of suicides of celebrities, intellectuals and state-persecuted people there. 
  63. Zvikov Castle : Czech Republic - haunted by spectral dogs and the Zvikovsky Rarasek, a kind of magical imp. There are frequent reports of cameras breaking, fires extinguishing and animals behaving strangely. It is said that people who sleep in the tower will die within a year. 
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