SourceOriginally constructed as a railway headquarters by the Dutch; this colonial-era structure ranks among the top few haunted structures around the world. Taken over by the Japanese army during World War 2, several barbaric acts of violence and torture were carried out. Handed over to the Indonesian government after the war, various accounts of headless ghouls and a pale-skinned woman wearing a blood-soaked white dress, lurking around the premises were reported. Despite several efforts by the government to rebrand the building's image, it is still considered as a hub for the supernatural.
Eastern State Penitentiary, USA
SourceBeyond the majestic castle like walls of this penitentiary, a history of blood curdling screams, madness, torture and disease is held in these corridors. Built as the world’s first penitentiary in the early 19th century, this prison stuck to the concept of solitary confinement going to the extent where it drove inmates insane. Held in pitch dark, match box like cells, with no contact whatsoever; the prisoners were prevented from even taking a glimpse of the outside world by making them wear suffocating hoods while exiting their cells. With no adequate provisions to relieve one’s self, they had to live in their own faecal matter. However, this was only the beginning. The actual punishments handed out included a chair with straps so tight, that the recipients often required amputation. This along with freezing water baths, and a gag device with a collar inserted in the mouth and the inmate’s hand tied behind the neck were the sentences carried out on the mere whim of officers. Known for housing Al Capone, this penitentiary was decommissioned in the early 20th century and was revamped to make a museum out of it.
Diplomat hotel, PhilippinesSourceMisled by the name, many people are led to believe that diplomats of several nations have either passed away or been murdered within its premises. Originally built by Dominican friars, it was occupied by the Japanese army during World War 2 where atrocious acts of murder, torture and rape were committed against prisoners and refugees. Towards the end of the war, a part of it was bombed by the US. Subsequently, a chain of luxury hotels purchased the war torn structure from the government and refurbished it. A few years later, when the owner expired the hotel’s operations ceased. Believed to be haunted by the victims of those deplorable crimes perpetrated by the Japanese army, this hotel has become a hotspot for movie shoots and professional photography.
7. Agrasen ki Baoli, India
Source With various movies having been filmed here, the general notion of this place being infested by spirits has gradually faded away. Located in the union territory of Delhi, this place has no historical records whatsoever proving its age or claim of ownership. Experts claim that it was built as a step temple to honour the gods and a part of it also served as a well. The well has currently dried up. The unique architecture serves as ice for one’s sore eyes and captivates one with its enthralling beauty.
Witnesses say that strange, gut-wrenching sounds can be heard along with haunting apparitions of a young woman clad in a red saree, with a partially burnt face.
Trivale forest, Romania
Source Said to house a wealthy man and his daughter, this forest situated in the heart of Romania has a brutal and horrendous story associated with it. When the former fixed her marriage with another elderly man in a bid to multiply his wealth, she ran away with the servant she was in love with. In a fit of rage, he butchered the servant in front of his own daughter, post which he proceeded to decapitate her.
Accounts of a headless ghost been sighted have been reported with witnesses fleeing the forest to be encountered by it once again. Several appalling artifacts have also been found which confirm people’s doubts that this forest has also become the hub of satanic rituals.
9. Council house of Enfield, England
Source A haunted place unmatched in terms of its paranormal activity, it is also said to have inspired the Conjuring movie franchise. A rental house occupied by two sisters who were the subjects of a malevolent event by a poltergeist. Initially, chairs being flung about and beds being thrown out of place had become a concern for them. Subsequently, an apparition yelling in a demonic voice hurling items at them, tossing them out of bed became frequent. One of the most widely covered incidents in the United Kingdom, the sisters escaped this wretched event full of trauma.
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