Within this hot weather of summer season, we often get tired of our basic routine work and therefore are always in search of something interesting and amusing to refresh our minds and who doesn’t like to hear about spooky neighborhood stories circling around. They are the most refreshing and mysterious stories that you have been hearing for a long time like legends. Although some might be fake, they do scare the hell out of you!

Now we have gathered the top 10 most haunted places around the world that are either accompanied by a ghost as their host or are followed by tragic histories that are the source of these stories.

10. Poveglia Island, Venice, Italy

As previous home to people who suffered from the bubonic plague and were later burned on giant pyres after death in the 14^th century and a former place for a mental asylum in 19^thcentuary, this place holds a reputation for being a site for hearing screams and voice and dark shadows.

9. R.M.S. Queen Mary, Long Beach, California

This retired liner was in use from 1936 to 1967. The ship was called the Grey Ghost as it was used in World War II but was later bestowed with its former glory. Hence the ship used by the young sailors holds the story of a sailor being crushed by a door in the engine room and murder in room B340.

8. Whaley House, San Diego

Built by Thomas Whaley in 1857 on the place which in the past served as a public gallows. The owner of the house told about having heard loud footsteps. The history of the family living in the house was also tragically followed by many deaths and suicides. The smell of cigar smoke and the smell of heavy perfume is often smelled in the house.

7. Myrtles Plantation, USA

Listed as one of America’s most haunted homes, the house is a sight of 10 murders. The site served as an ancient Indian burial ground and apparitions of ghosts are quite often seen.

6. Bhangra Fort, Rajasthan, India

The abandoned small city is considered one of the most haunted places in India. The city was ruined and abandoned in 1783 after a curse as told in the legends. Paranormal activity is observed especially in the marketplace and the dancer’s house.

5. Chateau de Brissac, Brissac-Quince, France

The palace is known to be the Giant of the Loire Valley and is the highest castle in France that was built in the 11^thcentuary. The apparitions of the Green Lady are often seen in the room of the chapel and moaning is heard in other parts.

4. Hoia-Baciu Forest, Romania

The forest is with its creepy and eerie atmosphere is feared by the locals and is known to be the Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania. The forest is populated with weirdly curved trees and cause mental and physical stress on the visitors.

3. Lawang Sewu, Indonesia

The Dutch East Indian railway company building served as a detention camp in World War II with its gruesome horrors. The place is considered the most haunted place in Indonesia.

2. Raynham Hall, Norfolk, England

The Raynham Hall is a beautiful castle with a dark past tied to it and is home to the rumored ghost of Dorothy Walpole also known as Brown lady. The apparition of the brown lady was captured on film in this place.

1. Ancient Ram Inn, Wotton-under-Edge, England

This place was built in 1145 and is considered the most active paranormal place you will ever see. The house was a home to a former priest, masons and slave, inn, and even a public house along with creepy figures walking down the halls.