The Scariest Places On Earth!

Many people travel in different places to see beautiful attractions and experience exciting activities. However, there are also those who are up for challenging adventures. If you’re one of these people and you would like to test your courage, you may be interested in exploring the scariest places on earth. Make sure that you’re 100% ready for this as these places are not for the faint-hearted.

Catacombs of Paris
It’s officially named Ossuaire Municipal, although locals call it simply as “the catacombs” and it can be found in Paris, France. Having been around since 18^th century, this serves as the final resting place of around 6 million human bones in Paris. The skeletons were moved here because the cemeteries in the city were already crowded. Explore the 200-mile catacombs, which is open to the public and see the bones with your own two eyes. It’s located underground making the visit more chilling.

Eastern State Penitentiary
This penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was opened in 1829 and it was closed in 1971. It was the first prison for solitary confinement. Now a National Historic Landmark in the USA, it’s opened to be explored by the public 7 days a week. Some of the areas of this 11-acre prison are off limits and they have been left as they were since the structure was closed. Many of those who visit the penitentiary say that they experienced scary things like hearing laughing sounds, footsteps and other strange noises.

The Whaley House
LIFE Magazine named it the most haunted house in America. The construction of the house was finished in 1857 and it has witnessed several deaths of the Whaley family including the suicide of one of the daughters, Violet, in 1885. It was turned into a museum in 1960 and many visitors claim that they hear strange noises and see ghosts of the different family members, as well as that of James Robinson or Yankee Jim, who was hanged here before the Whaley family moved in.

Sedlec Ossuary
It’s also an ossuary like the Catacombs of Paris. This one is located in Sedlec in Czech Republic. The bones of around 70,000 people could be found here. Aside from some of the bones being lined in tunnels and walls, there are also those that were made into decorations like the chandeliers and other wall pieces. It’s a World Heritage Site that’s visited by over 200,000 people every year. Nevertheless, it’s still scary since no matter how cool and artistic the decors are, they are still made from the bones of dead people.

Hoia-Baciu Forest
It’s known as the most haunted forest in the world and it’s also called the Bermuda Triangle of Romania. Unexplained sightings, apparitions and activities have been experienced in this place. Visitors claim that there’s a feeling that they were constantly being watched. Many also fell ill and rashes and burns appeared in their body. In the 1960s, flying discs were also captured above the forest, making it a UFO hotspot.

Edinburgh Castle and Mary King’s Clothes
Both of these places are in Edinburgh, Scotland and they are also both haunted. Below the City Chambers is Mary King’s Clothes. The residents who were infested by a plague in the 17^th century were sealed in their houses and they were left there to die. Various ghost sightings have also been seen at the Edinburgh Castle. Scientists have also investigated the castle. There were recorded drops in temperature and they also felt as if their clothes were being tugged.

Capuchin Catacombs
In the 1500s, it served as a cemetery for the friars and for the aristocrats in the 17^th century. Mummified remains were found here and they were hung in the walls of the catacombs. About 2,000 remains can be found here.

Ilha da Queimada Grande
It’s also known as the Snake Island and it’s located in Sao, Paulo, Brazil. Fishermen were killed by snakes in the island and so was the lighthouse keeper. This is why the lighthouse was automated. The island is now off limits. You may want to think thousands of times before deciding to sneak your way in the island because this is where you could find the biggest number of snakes in the world.

Tower of London
This castle may look grand and royal from the outside, but inside roam the ghosts of the beheaded queens Lady Jane Grey and Anne Boleyn. Edward IV’s sons and James I’s cousin Arbella Stuart were also murdered here. Aside from the royal deaths, it also served as a prison for those who committed treason where they were tortured and executed.