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Top 10 scariest haunted castles in the world

From ancient times until now, the spiritual world has always been a mystery that will forever remain a mystery, with no answer. It makes people both scared and curious to explore. So, if you love spookiness and mystery plus courage, you can visit the castles below. Surely they will lead you into a scary, ghostly world, not knowing what is truth and what is imagination.

1. Dragsholm Castle, Denmark

Coming to Europe, you cannot help but know about the famous haunted Dragsholm castle in Denmark, built in the 12th century. After that, the castle became a prison to hold prisoners and is now a prison. is now a hotel that includes conference rooms and restaurants with hundreds of ghosts. It sounds scary, but the truth will make you more scared: when night falls, people hear the groans and screams of pain from chained prisoners or floating shadows that keep wandering around. in the castle. Some typical examples where people have heard prayers echoing in the halls of the castle are said to be from a bishop who was imprisoned and died here. Also, another ghost named the White Lady keeps wandering around the castle looking for her lover and crying bitterly for her fate, a pregnant girl who is still imprisoned by her father.

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2. Château de Châteaubriant, France

The Château de Châteaubriant in France was built in the 11th century and it was not until the 16th century that rumors about the appearance of ghosts began, after the death of Françoise de Foix - Jean de Laval's wife. . The result of Madame Françoise's affair with the king was her husband's death due to poisoning. From then on, her ghost kept appearing, absent-mindedly walking the long hallways of the castle for hundreds of years. The Château de Châteaubriant is also associated with rumors about the ghost of Françoise de Foix - Jean de Laval's wife.


History records that De Laval was summoned to meet King Francis I and he brought his wife with him to the palace. His wife, Françoise de Foix, later became a close friend of the queen but also the lover of King Francis I. Many anecdotes say that Jean de Laval secretly poisoned his wife after learning about her. had an affair with the king and caused her to die in a very mysterious way. Legend has it that every year, on the day of her death, her soul reappears, wandering the empty corridors of this castle.
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3. Meggernie Castle, Scotland

Meggernie Castle is also a place rumored to be haunted by the ghost of the chef's wife for many years. However, this is a harmless ghost, because many anecdotes say that the ghost only appears before male guests and steals kisses while they are sleeping. Legend has it that a chef in the castle could not stand his wife's flirtatious habits so he harmed her. Therefore, many people say that the ghost of that wife is still wandering around the castle and often appears upstairs, where male guests often sleep. When visiting Meggernie Castle, Scotland, there is advice for male tourists to be careful, there will be a visit from a female ghost at any time.
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4. Charleville Castle, Ireland

Charleville Castle was taken over by Count Charles William Bury in 1798. This is also one of the most famous haunted castles in the world. Many rumors say that the most famous ghost in this castle is associated with the tragic incident of an 8-year-old girl named Harriet and the daughter of this count. The girl had an accident and died right in the castle in 1861. Many people said that they had heard little Harriet singing, laughing or screaming late at night. Some people even said they felt like they were feeling the girl's presence around them.
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5. Keep Castle, England

England's Keep castle was built in 1080, known as a prison with extremely poor and notorious conditions, near an execution site at that time, the Black Gate. This is the oldest castle in Newcastle city, where prisoners are kept, with each room telling a different ghost story. Tourists coming here could not hold back their fear when they were attacked by ghosts. It's just normal to see shadows moving back and forth, or floating orbs. They were not only pushed down but also scratched in the echoes of soldiers, women and children.
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6. Houska Castle, Czech Republic

People compare Houska Castle, built in the early half of the 13th century, to a gate to hell, a place that brings living people into the world of demons. Do you just imagine yourself as a tourist visiting a castle without knowing that there is a monk behind him holding a big ax watching every step? The top list is not scary, but this is what many tourists have come here and told. They even saw souls chained together right above their heads. Houska Castle is located 47 km north of Prague, Czech Republic. This is one of the most intact ancient castles. This castle was built by Ottokar II in the first half of the 13th century with a chapel placed in the center.
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7. Burg Eltz Castle, Germany

Burg Eltz castle was built in 1157, with the longest history. The castle is not only impressive by a collection of medieval antiques, armor or weapons, but also by an anecdote about the ghost of a countess still lingering in the castle to this day. While fighting to protect the castle, she died but her soul has not yet passed away. Visitors of all ages are welcome to visit Eltz Castle, also known as Burg Eltz, as well as the surrounding Eltz Forest. Burg Eltz has been in existence for over eight hundred and fifty years and dedicated people are working hard and doing everything possible to ensure the castle remains preserved. Visitors can come and experience nature and the time of the Middle Ages at Eltz Castle in its purest form. Families and locals are proud of their fairy tales represented in stone and love to share them with visitors.
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8. Leap Castle, North Roscrea, Ireland

If you are a lover or always curious about scary ghosts, neither human nor animal, Leap Castle, North Roscrea is an interesting destination. You will definitely have an experience you will never forget. There exist many ghosts here, one of which is called "It". It was a non-human creature, as big as a sheep with a rotting face, and everywhere it went it exuded a strong sulfur smell. Also, if you keep hearing the sound of the fence being pushed in and out but don't see anyone, don't be surprised. It's just a ghost that specializes in pushing fences. Another spirit is the Woman in Red. She only wore a red outfit, always held a sword in her hand and was ready to stab anyone in the castle. So, remember to be careful here.
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9. Culzean Castle, Carrick Scotland

Built in 1602, two ghosts in Culzean Castle in Carrick Scotland still seem to remain a mystery. Because people don't know who they are and why they appear in the castle. It is the ghost of the flute player. The strange thing is that the flute only plays during stormy weather and at other times nothing is heard. The second ghost is a young woman, wearing an evening gown everywhere. Those two ghosts are still a mystery. The castle is a Grade B Listed Building of five-storey tower and 15th-century barmakin, once kept by the Cathcarts of Killochan that stands overlooking the village near the Games Loup cliffs.
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10. Chillingham Castle, Northumberland, England

Considered one of the most haunted places in England, Chillingham Castle was built in the 14th century. Coming here, people not only hear the cry of a little boy but also see that boy wearing a suit. blue clothes. Another ghost is Lady Mary Berkeley, a poor woman whose husband abandoned her and had to raise her daughter alone. When she died, she remained here, wandering around the castle looking for her ungrateful husband. Chillingham Castle in Northumberland (UK) is also rumored to be one of the most famous haunted castles in the world.
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