SIX OF THE MOST AWESOMELY STRANGEST PLACES TO VISIT ON EARTH
Few of the most spectacular encounter Mother Earth can offer are her bizarre sites and places. Stories of ghosts and strange encounters are element all cultures have in common, and are an exciting stuff for dare devilish adventurers. This article is a compilation of dome of the weirdest destination on on earth. Get ready and learn about the peculiar nature of the most haunted, strangest and may be crazy places in the World. Happy reading:
HIGHGATE CEMETERY – LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Reputed as one of the most famous places in London is the legendary cemetery with 53,00 grave sites. Highgate Cemetery came to extensive public notice when disturbing report were filed about a tall man with glowing eyes and a top hat popularly dubbed ‘Highgate Vampire.’
Many claims of ghost sightings and horrible apparitions of the past have made Highgate Cemetery a mecca for horror-loving folks. Little wonder it occupies the number one positions on the list.
Aside the haunting and gory characteristics of the Highgate Cemetery, its many gravesites are home to many historical figures. The East cemetery contains final resting places of figures like Victorian Novelist George Elliot, German Philosopher Karl Marx and author Douglas Adams
XUNANTUNICH - BELIZE
Xunantunich is an ancient Maya Archeological site in Western Belize, It also served as a Maya Civic ceremonial center in the Late and Terminal Classic to the Belize Valley region. Around 200, 000 inhabitants lived in Belize during this period.
‘El Castillo at Xunantunich’
The name of Xunantunich literally means ‘Stone Woman’ in the Mayan Language which refers to the ghost of a woman claimed by the local people to live the site beginning in 1892. It was also confirmed that she is dressed completely in white and has eyes glowing with red fire. She often appears in front of ‘El Castillo’, climbs the stone stairs and disappears into a stone wall. Part of the intriguing features of this woman include her traditional Mayan dress and her repetitious manner of gliding up the temple which some people believe showcased the ritualistic process of sacrifice common in ancient Mayan practice.
Book a ticket to visit this haunted destination, go, see and climb the ruins’ temple stairs yourself to see whether you can witness an encounter with the spectacular red-eyed ghost from antiquity.
MARY KING’S CLOSE – EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
Taking a name from a merchant burgess (Mary King) who lived in the 17th century. Itwa partially demolished in the 18th century. The area became famous for being wrapped up in myths and urban legends with many stories of killings and haunting abounded.
Mary King’s close has been famous for haunting since the 17th century and many several paranormal investigations have been taken place. Many features of the close include a stagnant and highly polluted marsh called Nor Loch and biogas escaping into the close creating eerie lights many rumored to be the cause of spirit hauntings and hallucinations. For many years, Mary King’s close was shrouded in myths and legends but recent archeological investigations has revealed a more genuine fact about this strange site.
Since 2003, the site has been opened for public visit and ever since has consistently attracted many tourists welcoming hundreds of guests each day. Attraction to the site has earned a five star rating by the travel agency VisitScotland. Guests whilst at the attraction embark on a journey through time as they uncover streets and houses that are hidden beneath one of the most famous thoroughfares. There are many myths and legends revolving around this forgotten city, but your curiosity would be fulfilled if you participate in one of the ghost tours available through Mary King’s Close. Planning a trip to Scotland? The Mary King’s close is operated by Continuum Attractions, a hospitality and vacation firm based in United Kingdom.
THE STANLEY HOTEL – COLORADO USA
Famous by experts in the paranormal investigation field, Stanley Hotel has been one of United States most active site for ghostly and unnatural activity. Many literature has depicted activities in the Stanley hotel which is located in Estes Park in the state of Colorado, and one of them is the best-selling novel The Shining, by Stephen King. A movie by Jack Nicholson was adapted from the book which instantly became a classic in its genre.
Are you enthralled by any of the hauntings, history or both, there are tours organised for you, your family and friends to satisfy your curiosity and learn more about this strange hotel.
BRAN CASTLE - ROMANIA
Bran Castle is a must-see for lovers of vampiric things. The castle located in Romania were surrounded by villages that was claimed to be home to evil spirits called steregoi. Strigoi, another name for people who lived normally during the day and during the night their souls left their bodies to haunt the local village people. Bram Stoker created the concept of ‘the undead’ which led to the infamous Count Dracula after being inspired by these mythical creatures. Opened recently to visitors as a museum of Romanian royal history and culture, the castle’s narrow corridors and secret chambers create an exciting and mysterious pathway into the inspiration of our favorite fictional Transylvanian villain.
THE CATACOMBS – PARIS, FRANCE
The view into the Catacomb Corridors
Generally dubbed ‘The World’s Largest Grave’ as a result of numbers of remains buried. Starting in the 18th century, the Paris Underground became one of the largest burial sites with spanning 300 kilometres (186 miles). The underground cemetery became a tourist attraction on a small scale from the 19th century, and has been open to the public on a regular basis since 1874. The catacombs are among the 14 City of Paris Museums managed by the Paris Musees since January 2013.
These are few of the most haunted and strangest places on the Planet Earth and they are all awesome tourist destinations.
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