A small forgotten cemetery filled with unknown souls rests peacefully just outside of Vienna, Austria. Known locally as the Friedhof der Namenlosen. This translates to the Cemetery of the Nameless. Though created out of respect for the dead, the cemetery has a grim past and is almost certainly haunted. Throughout the 1800s the Danube River, which cuts through Austria, was often littered with bodies. These were usually drowning victims, those who had committed suicide and often […]
The Sedlec Ossuary resides within a small church in the town of Kutna Hora, just outside of Prague in the Czech Republic. The church looks seemingly ordinary from the outside. Just a small, simple chapel, surrounded by a well-maintained cemetery. Very typical of most other churches in the area. The only exterior sign that this church holds something extraordinary within, are tiny, golden, skull and crossbones adorning the very tip of the church’s awnings. Inside […]
Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and arguably one of the most haunted towns in the United Kingdom. Visitors to this charming riverside town cannot help but be transported back in time. With its Tudor-fronted buildings, winding streets and flower-gorged frontages, Stratford-upon-Avon is quintessential historic England. And, as with any place that oozes tales of long ago, local stories of ghosts and hauntings can be found there in abundance. Once known as The Shakespeare Hostelrie, […]
A short distance from the modern Romanian city of Cluj Napoca exists what many believe to be the world’s most haunted forest. Known as Hoia Baciu, this dense forest is surrounded by legends and conceals many secrets. Tales of ghosts, UFO’s, inter-dimensional portals and other unnatural phenomena have made Hoia Baciu Forest one of the most infamous places in Romania. The first scary legend of Hoia Baciu is the one which gave the forest its […]
Banffy Castle is one of Romania’s hidden gems. It isn’t easily accessible and isn’t one of the country’s most stunning places visually. Yet, Banffy Castle has an interesting and spooky history that certainly makes up for this. Banffy Castle is located in the small town of Bontida in Transylvania. It was built for and by the Banffy family between the years 1437 and 1543. It was occupied by this family right through until 1944 when […]
Sighisoara is a medieval town in Transylvania, Romania. It is a stunning sight for those who make the trip to visit the small remote town. It exists on raised cobblestone streets and has retained many of its medieval buildings and charm. Though Sighisoara is a pristine and beautiful place, it does have a darker side that many do not know about. This quaint little village has faced plague, fire and is even considered to be […]
Poenari Castle is a little-known ruin that was once an important stronghold. It is best known for its ties to Vlad Tepes, better known as Vlad the Impaler or the real-life inspiration for Dracula. The crumbling Poenari Fortress exists high in the Făgăraș Mountains. It is accessible to the few tourists willing to make the harsh trip to visit it by ascending 1480 stairs up a steep hill. Unlike Bran Castle, which has been heavily […]
Bran Castle is one of the most stunning castles in Romania and possibly the world. It is heavily marketed to tourists as being ‘Dracula’s Castle.’ Interestingly, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Nonetheless, it has propelled Bran Castle into stardom and it remains what is likely the most visited tourist attraction in Transylvania. Bran Castle has stood for many years, first being mentioned in documents dating back to 1377. It was strategically positioned upon […]
