Visiting the most haunted places in the world is like stepping into a real-life ghost story, where you can find UFO sightings in Transylvania, murders on luxury cruise ships, and spirits wandering the halls of British castles. No matter where you’re traveling, you’re sure to find some sort of haunted landmark (or even a haunted hotel), as well as a ghost tour to go along with it.
But even if you’re guided more by scholarly than spectral pursuits, some of the spookiest locations are still worth your time—whether for their beautiful architecture, jaw-dropping locations, or fascinating histories. Here are 42 of the most haunted places in the world you’ll want to visit any time of the year—not just on Halloween.
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