Haunted and mysterious villages around the world

Nov17,2024

Known as the most haunted village in England, it’s said to be home to at least 12 ghosts, including the screaming man and the ghostly schoolmaster.

Pluckley, England

An abandoned village with a haunted fort that locals claim is cursed; visitors are forbidden after sunset due to tales of paranormal activity.

Bhangarh, India

Situated near the infamous Dracula’s Castle, this Transylvanian village exudes gothic charm and spooky folklore.

Bran Castle Village, Romania

A preserved ghost village marked by the tragic massacre during World War II, said to echo with the spirits of those lost.

Oradour-sur-Glane, France

Though more of a complex, its surrounding village has ghost stories of soldiers and prisoners that terrify even the brave.

Lawang Sewu, Indonesia

An abandoned medieval village with stories of haunting cries, linked to its landslides and evacuations.

Village of Craco, Italy

The village around this historic site is believed to be haunted by the spirits of convicts and guards from its brutal penal colony era.

Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia

Near the location of the infamous Villisca Axe Murder House, the town and surrounding areas are known for ghost tours and paranormal investigations.

Villisca, Iowa, USA