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In the shadow of the infamous Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, Pripyat has stood frozen in time since the catastrophic meltdown in 1986. The abandoned city is eerily preserved, and its decaying buildings, empty streets, and rusted Ferris wheel create an otherworldly atmosphere that serves as an everlasting reminder of that fateful night. Radiation levels are now low enough that the area is safe to visit, but only through authorized guided tours.
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At the base of Mount Fuji, Aokigahara Forest has earned itself a reputation due to the number of people who choose it as a setting to take their own lives. Beyond its inherently tragic history, the forest is known for its dense foliage and winding paths, which, combined with its relative lack of wildlife, give it an unsettlingly quiet feel. Should you decide to venture inside, do yourself a favor and stick to marked paths.
Island of the Dolls, Mexico
Just outside the center of Mexico City, the canals of Xochimilco are dotted with thousands of little islands known as chinampas. One of these islands, known locally as La Isla de las Muñecas, is home to a chilling collection of thousands of dolls, which hang creepily from the trees. Local legend tells of a lone man who once inhabited the island and began collecting dolls as a way to pay tribute to a girl who passed away in the area.
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Cemeteries are already spooky, but this one takes it to the next level because of the tragic story that haunts its past. In 1902, 19-year-old Rufina Cambaceras was accidentally buried alive in this cemetery after doctors incorrectly “confirmed” her death. Though she is now laid to rest in a tomb with a statute that sports her likeness, legend says that Rufina still haunts Recoleta Cemetery to this day.
Rose Hall Plantation in Montego Bay, Jamaica
A former plantation turned historic museum, Rose Hall is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of “Annie Palmer,” also known as the White Witch, who murdered her husband, the plantation’s owner, before eventually being murdered herself by a slave named Takoo.
Voergaard Castle in Denmark
Holding the title of Denmark’s most haunted castle, Voergaard is home to many ghosts including Ingeborg Skeel, who was rumored to be a witch who killed the castle’s architect by throwing him into a moat.
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