Top Ten Most Haunted Places in the World

All of us have heard and enjoyed ghost stories in our childhood. We might have forgotten some but some still lingers in our mind.

Let me remind you reading this is not for the weak hearted and visiting these places…well they are absolutely NO! These top 10 most haunted places in the world have left many lives scarred, bamboozled out of their wits and changed their lives.

Believe me when I say that these top 10 most haunted places in the world were hard to pick. To accommodate a top 10 list is always a tough ask. A host of other scary, spooky and haunted places were left as this is just about the 10 that gives the maximum thrill and spine chilling experience should you visit these places.

So are you ready to have a go at this spooky list...?

Read at your own risk :-)

10. Puveglia Island, Italy

Puveglia Island, Venice is considered one of the most haunted places in the world

When you hear the name Venice, beautiful architecture, canals and bridges float though your mind. But hold on not all that glitters is gold.

One of the islands of Venice also happens to be one of the most haunted palces in the world. As if just this label doesn’t give you the full picture, Puveglia Island is also considered one of the most eveil places in the world, arguably second only to Auschwitz.

Poveglia Island is one of many islands in the lagoons of Venice, Italy which was used as a plaque quarantine zone. As to the magnitude of horror and evil, 160,000 infected sould including women and children died here during plaques that struck Europe.

Infected were first dumped in trenches and later other dumped were burnt alive. According to some whispers, half of the island soil now consists of human remains and the surface is ashen with burnt human flesh.

To add to the horror of Puveglia Island, an evil doctor opened a mental hospital In 1922 and undertook cruel experiments on his subjects. Local legend says that one doctor at the hospital tortured and killed many of his patients, butchering them horribly only to later die by falling from, or possibly being thrown off of, its bell tower.

With a past this ominous, it's not surprising that Poveglia is considered one of the most haunted places in the world. The island is closed to public but has caught the attention of ghost hunters and paranormal researchers.

Those valiant souls who have dodged the police to set foot on Puveglia Island say that the mons and screams of horror reverberates in the air and ruins of the island.  There is a feeling of the most intense evil which is unbearable and some even claim that they have heard a whisper; “get of this place and never come back”.

09. Changi Beach: Singapore

Changi Beach, Singapore

Located on the northwestern tip of Singapore, Changi Beach once served as a popular killing ground of Chinese soldiers by Japanese during Second World War.

Thousands of innocent Chinese soldiers were tortured and killed during this operation as they were suspected of being indulged into anti-Japan activities.

The strange screaming and crying of Chinese soldiers have been reported by the people. Often at night people can find deep dug holes as that needed for burying dead bodies.

Highgate Cemetery, London

High gate Cemetary, England

High gate Cemetery is a popular cemetery in North London which scores among the haunted places in United Kingdom.

The old section in the Western Part of the cemetery is the part which adds to the spooky character with its dark ambience, overgrown vegetation, spooky Egyptian Avenues and Gothic architecture.

This visit to this part is only allowed as part of a guided tour. It is said that as the night falls the haunted environment starts to descend the panorama.

07. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

A magnificent castle perched atop of volcanic Castle Rock. Edinburgh castle is a major tourist attraction offering panoramic view of Scottish hills and grassland.

The massive citadel is claimed to be one of the most haunted spots in Scotland. Many visitors of the castle said to have reported ghost dogs, a headless drummer and the spirits of seven year French war prisoners and colonial prisoners from American War of Independence.

White House, United States

The White House, USA

The White house is the official residence of the president of America.

The place is full of ghostly incidents reported in the past. Several people are said to have witnessed the spirits of former presidents of America such as President Harrison, President Jackson, the first lady Abigail Adams and the latest one being Abraham Lincoln.

Eleanor Roosevelt reported that she felt the presence of Abraham Lincoln observing her while she was working in her Bedroom.

Bhangarh, India

Bhangarh, India

Bhangarh is a deserted town in the Alwar district of Rajasthan state. Established by Madho Singh in 1613, the town is said to be cursed by a black magician.

A popular legend has it that a black magician Singhia cursed the fort palace that everyone who resides in this palace would die and their spirits would get imprisoned in the palace forever without rebirth.

The haunted status of the place attracts a number of tourists and daring souls to this elusive fort in the outskirts of Alwar. Want to know more about most haunted places in India? Click here

Whaley House, United States of America

Whaley House is recognized by US Commerce Department as an official haunted house. Image courtesy kissfm.com

United States is a country where the spooky, specters and spirits abound; there are multitude of ghost stories and horror tales of the supernatural. One of these spine chilling locations in USA is the Whaley House in California.

The Whaley House in San Diego, is a historic landmark in California. It is one of the most haunted houses in the USA and the World with a dark and disturbing history. The Greek Revival-style residence built in 1857 by Thomas Whaley is renowned for its alleged spooky encounters.

Formerly the site of a cemetery, Whaley House is a home to many a ghosts including the family members of Whaley family. Even when the Whaley family lived here, they allegedly reported hearing sounds of heavy footsteps moving about the house. This was reportedly attributed to the ghost of James “Yankee Jim” Robinson who was hanged in September 1852.

It is also believed that the spirit of Violet Whaley, who committed suicide in this house in 1885 also haunts the house. Many a police officers on duty and passersby have reported seeing a “real” looking crying lady who smiled when accosted and then vanished from sight.

Other spirits that are believed to be haunting Whaley house include great granddaughter of Anna and Thomas Whaley who died tragically in the house in 1912 and Mr and Mrs Whaley themselves.

Many psychics, including Hanz Holzer and Sybil Leek, have claimed to have sensed paranormal activities at the Whaley House making it one of the most reliably haunted structures in the United States. Whaley House also happens to be recognized by the United States Commerce Department as an official Haunted House.

Monte Cristo Homestead, Australia

Monte Cristo Homestead, Australia

Monte Cristo is a historic two-storeyed mansion plagued by many tragedies and deaths over the years. The homestead is declared as 'Australia's Most Haunted House' owing to some spooky experiences of the people like bodiless ghosts, phantom sounds and ghostly voices.

It is said that the owner of the house, Mrs. Crawely never came out of her home after the demise of her husband in 23 years except for two times.

The homestead is now a tourist site with a museum and antique store housed within the mansion.

Myrtle Plantation, United States

Myrtle Plantation, Lousiana

Touted to be the America’s most haunted house, Myrtle Plantation is claimed to be home to at least 10 ghosts.

This place has been part of several documentaries and research and most of them claim that there is something spooky and haunted about this place.

The plantation is a bread and breakfast and offers ghost tours to those looking forward to experience spooky and mysterious.

Tower of London: Most Haunted Places in the World

Tower of London, England

Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress popularly known as the Tower of London may be one of the most well preserved and most haunted places in the world.

There are a number of ghost stories and legends from the Tower of London which is not surprising considering the fact that over its 1000 years old history, the fortress has seen scores of murders, execution and torture take place within it precincts.

The most famous ghosts of the tower are supposedly the Henry VI and Arabella Stuart.

Do you believe we have left out any. Do you believe there are more spine-chilling places in the world which are more haunted and spooky then these ten most haunted places in the world? If you do, then we'd welcome your suggestions in the comment section below.

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GERUND GERUND

THE GERUND

http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/gerund.php

This looks exactly the same as a present participle, and for this reason it is now common to call both forms 'the -ing form'. However it is useful to understand the difference between the two. The gerund always has the same function as a noun (although it looks like a verb), so it can be used:

a. as the subject of the sentence:

• Eating people is wrong.
• Hunting tigers is dangerous.
• Flying makes me nervous.

b. as the complement of the verb 'to be':

• One of his duties is attending meetings.
• The hardest thing about learning English is understanding the gerund.
• One of life's pleasures is having breakfast in bed.

c. after prepositions. The gerund must be used when a verb comes after a preposition:

• Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
• She is good at painting.
• They're keen on windsurfing.
• She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
• We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
• My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.

This is also true of certain expressions ending in a preposition, e.g. in spite of, there's no point in..:

• There's no point in waiting.
• In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.

d. after a number of 'phrasal verbs' which are composed of a verb + preposition/adverb

Example:
to look forward to, to give up, to be for/against, to take to, to put off, to keep on:

• I look forward to hearing from you soon. (at the end of a letter)
• When are you going to give up smoking?
• She always puts off going to the dentist.
• He kept on asking for money.

NOTE: There are some phrasal verbs and other expressions that include the word 'to' as a preposition, not as part of a to-infinitive: - to look forward to, to take to, to be accustomed to, to be used to. It is important to recognise that 'to' is a preposition in these cases, as it must be followed by a gerund:

• We are looking forward to seeing you.
• I am used to waiting for buses.
• She didn't really take to studying English.

It is possible to check whether 'to� is a preposition or part of a to-infinitive: if you can put a noun or the pronoun 'it' after it, then it is a preposition and must be followed by a gerund:

• I am accustomed to it (the cold).
• I am accustomed to being cold.

e. in compound nouns

Example:

• a driving lesson, a swimming pool, bird-watching, train-spotting

It is clear that the meaning is that of a noun, not of a continuous verb.

Example:

• the pool is not swimming, it is a pool for swimming in.

f. after the expressions:

can't help, can't stand, it's no use/good, and the adjective worth:

• She couldn't help falling in love with him.
• I can't stand being stuck in traffic jams.
• It's no use/good trying to escape.
• It might be worth phoning the station to check the time of the train.

If Conditional

http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/if_conditional1.php

There are four main types of 'if' sentences in English:

1. The 'zero' conditional, where the tense in both parts of the sentence is the simple present:

'IF' CLAUSE	MAIN CLAUSE
If + simple presentIf you heat ice If it rains	simple presentit melts. you get wet

In these sentences, the time is now or always and the situation is real and possible. They are often used to refer to general truths.

2. The Type 1 conditional, where the tense in the 'if clause is the simple present, and the tense in the main clause is the simple future

'IF' CLAUSE	MAIN CLAUSE
If + simple presentIf it rains If you don't hurry	Simple futureyou will get wet we will miss the train.

In these sentences, the time is the present or future and the situation is real. They refer to a possible condition and its probable result.

3. The Type 2 conditional, where the tense in the 'if' clause is the simple past, and the tense in the main clause is the present conditional:

'IF' CLAUSE	MAIN CLAUSE
If + simple pastIf it rained If you went to bed earlier	Present conditionalyou would get wet you wouldn't be so tired.

In these sentences, the time is now or any time, and the situation is unreal. They are notbased on fact, and they refer to an unlikely or hypothetical condition and its probable result.

4. The Type 3 conditional, where the tense in the 'if' clause is the past perfect, and the tense in the main clause is the perfect conditional:

'IF' CLAUSE	MAIN CLAUSE
If + past perfectIf it had rained If you had worked harder	Perfect conditionalyou would have got wet you would have passed the exam.

In these sentences, the time is past, and the situation is contrary to reality. The facts they are based on are the opposite of what is expressed, and they refer to an unreal past condition and its probable past result.

A further type of 'if' sentence exists, where Type 2 and Type 3 are mixed. The tense in the'if' clause is the past perfect, and the tense in the main clause is the present conditional:

'IF' CLAUSE	MAIN CLAUSE
If + past perfectIf I had worked harder at school If we had looked at the map	Present conditionalI would have a better job now. we wouldn't be lost.

In these sentences, the time is past in the 'if' clause, and present in the main clause. They refer to an unreal past condition and its probable result in the present.

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Tourist Destination In England

Hadrian's Wall

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Hadrian’s Wall was built by the Romans to protect their colony Britannia from the tribes in Scotland. It stretches for 117 kilometers (73 miles) across the north of England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. Construction started in 122 AD following a visit by Roman Emperor Hadrian, and was largely completed within six years. Today only stretches of this famous wall are still visible. There is a national path that follows the whole length of the wall from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway.

Warwick Castle

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Originally a wooden structure built by William the Conqueror in 1068, Warwick Castle was rebuilt in stone in the 12th century. During the Hundred Years War, the facade opposite the town was refortified, resulting in one of the most recognizable examples of 14th century military architecture. In 2001, Warwick Castle was named one of Britain’s “Top 10 historic houses and monuments” and is one of the top attractions in England.

Lake District

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Located in north west England in the county of Cumbria, the Lake District is the largest National Park in the country. The main attraction is the lakes and fells (mountains and hills) carved by glacial erosion and providing dramatic and inspiring scenery. It is England’s premier destination for hiking and climbing. The park is visited by about 14 million national and international tourists each year.

Tower of London

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Now home to the British Crown Jewels, the Tower of London served as a prison from 1100 to the mid twentieth century. The castle was founded in the winter of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England and served as a royal residence before it became a prison. The Tower of London is reputedly the most haunted building in England. There have been tales of ghosts, including that of Anne Boleyn, inhabiting the tower.

The Cotswolds

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The Cotswolds refers to a range of gentle hills in south central England, the main range reaching 330 meters (1083 feet) in altitude at its highest point. The region is known for the stone-built villages, historical towns, and stately homes and gardens. The Cotswolds are a popular attraction in England, within easy striking distance of London and several other English urban centers.

Durham Cathedral

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Durham Cathedral, in the city of Durham in northeast England is the greatest Norman building in England and perhaps even in Europe. It is cherished not only for its architecture but also for its incomparable setting. The foundation stone of Durham Cathedral was laid on August 12, 1093. Since that time, there have been major additions and reconstructions of some parts of the building, but the greater part of the structure remains true to the Norman design. In a nationwide BBC poll held in 2001 Durham Cathedral was voted England’s best-loved building.

York Minster

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One of the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe (alongside Cologne Cathedral in Germany), York Minster dominates the skyline of the ancient city of York. York Minster incorporates all the major stages of Gothic architectural development in England. The present building was begun in about 1230 and completed in 1472. The “Great East Window” inside the cathedral is the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the world.

Windsor Castle

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Windsor Castle is often called the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world. It is one of the official residences of Queen Elizabeth II who spends many weekends of the year at the castle, using it for both state and private entertaining. The earliest surviving buildings at Windsor date from the reign of Henry II who came to the throne in 1154. Much of the castle, including the magnificent State Apartments and St Georges Chapel can be visited.

Big Ben

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The 150 year old Big Ben Clock Tower is one of London’s top attractions. The name Big Ben actually refers not to the clock tower itself, but to the 13 ton bell housed within the tower and takes its name from the man who first ordered the bell, Sir Benjamin Hall. It is the 3th largest free-standing clock tower in the world. The clock has become a symbol of the England and London and has appeared in many films. In the movie Mars Attacks! for example the Big Ben is destroyed by a UFO attack.

Stonehenge

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One of top tourist attractions in England, Stonehenge is among the most important prehistoric sites in the world. It was produced by a culture that left no written records so many aspects of Stonehenge remain subject to debate. Evidence indicate that the large stones were erected around 2500 BC. It is not known for certain what purpose Stonehenge served, but many scholars believe the monument was used as a ceremonial or religious center.