Some ancient estates are literally teeming with ghosts, allowing tourists to capture themselves in the photo.
Do you want to get a dose of adrenaline, touch the otherworldly, get the glory of the ghost hunter? Perhaps you should visit one of the castles filled with ghosts. Our planet hides the amazing places in which the undead souls of murderers and victims roam. Try to learn from your own experience that this is a common hoax or an eerie truth.
1. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Some researchers of the otherworld say that the Edinburgh Castle built in the 12th century on the site of an extinct volcano is a defensive fortress, which in turn is guarded by a host of ghosts. Even skeptics admit - this castle is full of secrets. Lovers of the other world believe that the inhabitants of the medieval settlement repeatedly successfully resisted the enemy attacks thanks to the headless drummer. Sensing the danger, he beats the fraction, which is well heard not only by the hosts, but also by numerous guests.
Among the ghosts of Edinburgh Castle is the ghost of a dog, strolling around the local cemetery at night. No less horror inspires the piper, who disappeared without a trace in the study of the dungeon. Well known to visitors and Lady Gladys. In 1537, the lady was accused of witchcraft and burned at the stake. Since then, her figure is often noticed on the territory of the castle.
2. Warwick Castle, United Kingdom
Tourists descended into the dungeons of Warwick Castle, often complain of dizziness and bouts of nausea. It is not surprising, because in these casemates hundreds of prisoners of war were tortured.
However, more horror inspires not the groans of defeated enemies, but the specter of one of the hosts of the medieval castle - Sir Fulk Graville.
The former owner of Warwick was unlucky - in 1628 he was killed by his own servant. A lot of tourists claim that they witnessed a ghost walk on the estate. At the same time, the ghost comes out almost every evening to the light of God from a portrait placed on the wall.
3. Chillingham Castle, Northumberland, UK
The infamous fame of Chillingham Castle is based on the presence of several ghosts, among which one of the most popular is the spirit of John Sage. It is believed that for 3 years he was the executioner and tortured at least 50 people a week. Tourists visiting the castle, and now they continue to hear the bloody hangman dragging the bodies of people tortured by him. According to another version of John Sage, the former owner of the estate, strangled his mistress, Elizabeth Charlton. Her father threatened King Edward Dlinnonogo that he would rebel if the murderer was not punished. Soon the perpetrator was executed, and his spirit was imprisoned in the territory where the excesses of John Sage were being committed.
Unfortunately, not so long ago the castle stopped visiting the ghost of the Blue Boy. Early this cast regularly appeared in the Pink Room. Eyewitnesses say that over the canopy of the bed there were bursts of blue, accompanied by a loud child's cry. During the reconstruction in the thickness of the wall, skeletons of a boy and a man were found. After this, the specter ceased to disturb the peace of the inhabitants of the castle.
However, from this the glory of the castle, inhabited by ghosts, has not faded. It is here that you can capture the cast on the photo and video. For example, Lady Mary Berkeley is still unable to forgive her husband, who left the lady for the sake of her half-sister. The fact of blatant betrayal led to Mary's death. Perhaps adultery was also the reason that the lady regularly leaves her portrait in the Gray Room.
4. Castle Woodstock, UK
In this castle lived a favorite of Henry II - the beautiful Rosamund. Fearing that his wife would discover a loving couple at the most inopportune moment, Henry ordered to build a real labyrinth around the inn's chambers. Pass it could be, focusing on a barely noticeable silver thread. Nevertheless, precautionary measures did not become a hindrance to the queen.
She visited a favorite and offered her a choice - death from poison or a dagger. Rosamund chose a bloodless death and died in agony. After the death, the ghost of his mistress was seen on the front staircase and in the labyrinth.
Alas, the castle is now just a ruin, but the beautiful Rosamund continues to remind herself of herself alive, appearing in the nearby Blenheim Palace.
5. Dragsholm Castle, Denmark
Researchers of paranormal phenomena are sure that there are at least a hundred ghosts "living" in the castle. Throughout the centuries Dragsholm was a prison, a defensive fortress and even a bishop's residence. Probably, therefore, the number of ghosts is so great and varied. The most popular among them are Count Boswil, Lady in White and Lady in Gray.
Count Boswil died in the 16th century. He died in the prison of the castle and since then has frightened the guests, appearing on horseback. The lady in White angered her father by entering into a love affair with the commoner. The girl's father was angry enough that he walled his own daughter in the wall. Although in 1930, during the reconstruction of the castle, the builders discovered a walled female skeleton in a white dress, the ghostly lady did not cease to disturb the guests. Perhaps the builders did not find her corpse?
By the way, the castle has long been turned into a hotel and among the ghosts of the Middle Ages there are quite modern ones. The lady in Gray was the hotel maid. Apparently, the lady was sensible, as she continues to follow the order after her death on the territory she left behind.
6. Frankenstein Castle, Germany
Do you think the story of Frankenstein is an invention of Mary Shelley? In fact, literary Frankenstein has a real prototype - Joseph Conrad Dippel von Frankenstein. Local residents were sure that the doctor sold his soul to the devil. It is known that von Frankenstein was fond of alchemy, he was looking for the legendary elixir of immortality, he did not disdain experiments on the living and the dead. By the way, this doctor is credited with the invention of a stethoscope. As a result of unsuccessful experiments with nitroglycerin, Mr. Frankenstein even blew up one of the towers of the castle.
The death of a famous physician and alchemist is shrouded in mystery. His body was found torn to pieces in his own laboratory, surrounded by rotting pieces of human bodies. It happened in 1734 and since then the spirit of von Frankenstein regularly visits the castle and its surroundings, demanding the return of the laboratory.
7. Castle of Moosham, Austria
The castle was built in 1208 and very quickly gained notoriety, despite the fact that its master was the bishop of Salzburg. The problem is that the bishop waged an irreconcilable struggle with witches and witches who inhabited the local lands. As a result, the suspects in black witchcraft were regularly beheaded in the castle grounds. Their moans can now be heard by tourists.
In addition, in the 19th century near the structure and on its territory were found corpses of torn wild and domestic animals. The investigation led to the arrest and execution of several local residents, who were considered werewolves. Since then, to the crowd of ghosts, convicted of witchcraft, the souls of peasants joined, capable, according to the clergy, to turn into cruel predators. A tragic story is another indication of how the fanatics of the Holy Scripture are likened to beasts.
8. The Castle of Brissac, France
Among the castles built on the banks of the Loire, Brissac stands out not only in height but also in an ominous history. Once the estate belonged to the Jacques de Breze family. This gentleman was to play the role of a horned husband. They say that Jacques's wife was so shameless that she chose to have a room with her lover in the neighborhood of her husband's quarters.
Obviously, Monsieur de Breze was very patient, for a long time he did not pay attention to the groans and cries of a passionate couple. But everything comes to an end. Once the insulted husband decided to get rid of the unfaithful wife, and at the same time and from her lover. But this did not help to eliminate the irritating factor - even after the death of lovers, the husband continued to hear their passionate moans.
As a result, the castle was sold. However, even today the unfaithful wife and her lover continue to disturb the inhabitants of the castle.
9. Bardy Castle, Italy
The legend, once again proving that bragging can cause a tragedy. There was a girl, Soleste, in love with Moroello, the captain of the knights of the castle of Bardi. Somehow the captain went on a campaign, and Soleste waited for the beloved, watching the road from the window of the high tower. Seeing on the horizon an enemy army, the girl rushed down.
It turns out that the captain decided to boast of another victory and ordered the army to dress up in the costumes of the enemy. Learning what caused his boasting, Morello, and he committed suicide by jumping from the cliff. The girl relaxed, but the spirit of the captain never found shelter and still continues to groan about the loss, wandering along the corridors of the castle.
10. Gouska Castle, Czech Republic
Residents of the Czech Republic are well aware of where the gates of Hell are located. This place is only 50 km from Prague - Gouska Castle. It is believed that it was for sealing the gates and the castle was built. By the way, this glory is supported by the fact that in 1930 the Nazis became interested in the estate, which were engaged in occult research in the vicinity of the medieval settlement.
The glory of the "gates of Hell" was won in the 13th century. On the territory there was a deep hole, from which chimeras flew out periodically. In the pit, a soldier was released, who suddenly turned gray and died a few days later. And today, visitors to the castle see in the tower window a mysterious lady in black, and also meet unknown creatures - half people, half animals.
11. Castle Belcour, USA
The castle itself was built relatively recently - in 1894 year. His first master, Oliver Belcourt, was noted for his passion for collecting artifacts. In principle, the castle was created as a kind of collection of the collection. For a long time nobody lived at the estate. In 1956, a new owner appeared at the castle. It was he who encountered incredible phenomena that instill fear. For example, if you sit down on an antique ball chair, you can feel a push in the back.
As in any self-respecting castle, ancient armor is placed in Belchere. Periodically, they show blood. However, skeptics are sure - all these are the tricks of the owners, who are trying to attract visitors in this way and to reimburse the costs of maintaining the castle.
12. Montebello Castle, Switzerland
Castle Montebello became popular exclusively thanks to the girl Gvendalina, the daughter of a man who owned the estate in the 14th century. Although the girl is more known to tourists under the name of Azzurina. This name was given to the child by chance. In translation, Azzurina means a blue girl. The fact is that nature played a cruel joke - the child was born albino.
At that time the Inquisition raged, and those who differed in appearance, were waiting for a bonfire. To somehow disguise the flaw, parents tried to at least repaint the child's hair in a natural color. But their attempts have led to the fact that the strands have acquired a strong blue tint. The girl was hiding in the castle, putting the guard on.
One day, Azzurina played ball on the stairs. The ball jumped into the basement, and the girl ran after him. The guards heard a cry and rushed to the rescue. But they found neither a living child nor a dead child. Most likely, the baby himself got rid of the baby, or the guards, frightened by the death of the child, who fell from the stairs, hid her body.
But since then every 5 years in the castle you can hear the knock of the ball. In addition, little Azzurina often cries and calls mom.
13. Lip Castle, Ireland
Ireland - a country in which respects all the otherworldly. Not surprisingly, the castle Lip, inhabited by ghosts, enjoys the love of both the local population and visitors. Particularly popular is the chapel, in which, in 1532, a soldier killed a priest brother with a sword. The ghost of the latter and appears periodically in the chapel, nicknamed bloody.
In the dungeon of the castle was a hatch, through which prisoners were dumped on sharp spikes, covering the floor. Perhaps, numerous victims became the reason for the appearance of a ghost resembling a sheep with a human face and dark holes instead of eyes. When the otherworldly appears, the smell of rotting flesh is clearly felt.
As you can see, castles populated with ghosts are enough. Most of them are included in tourist routes, therefore it is quite possible to see the guest "from the other side" with their own eyes.