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    Paris Donnatella CallanBy Paris Donnatella CallanMarch 16, 20215 Mins Read
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    From sleepy suburban homesteads to castles and châteaus, these are the ten most haunted houses in the world.

    Dotted in the most unexpected towns and cities across the globe, sleeping in plain sight, are some of the most haunted houses in the world.

    Here, we round up the top ten houses whose supernatural sights and sinister stories will not soon be forgotten.

    10. Castle of Good Hope, South Africa – the ancient ruler

    The Castle of Good Hope in South Africa has a terrifying past.
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    The Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town, South Africa, was built by the Dutch East India Company in the 17th-century.

    Today, the fort is a historical monument and home to paranormal activity. The wicked ghost of the deceased ruler, Governor van Noodt is often seen in its grand halls.

    Address: Darling St & Buitenkant St, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

    9. Château de Brissac, France – the haunted Château

    One of the most haunted houses in the world is Château de Brissac.
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    Château de Brissac is located in the Loire Valley of France. It is the tallest building in the region at seven stories and is complete with 204 rooms, including a 200-seater opera house.

    Don’t let grandeur fool you, though. The site is best known for the gruesome murder of Charlotte of France, who was killed by her spouse when he discovered that she was cheating on him. Today, she wanders the halls by night.

    Address: Rue Louis Moron, 49320 Brissac-Quincé, France

    8. Corvin Castle, Romania – home of Dracula

    Corvin Castle in Romania is the home of Dracula.
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    This castle in Romania is, without a doubt, one of the most haunted houses in the world. It is most popularly known as the ‘home of Dracula’.

    The castle was home to Vlad III (or Vlad the Impaler) – the blood-thirsty tyrant that Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula is based upon.

    Today the impressive Gothic-Renaissance castle still stands and is haunted by those who lost their lives there.

    Address: Curtea Corvineștilor nr. 1-3, Hunedoara 331141, Romania

    7. Ancient Ram Inn, England – a portal to dark energy

    The Ancient Ram Inn is one of the most haunted houses in the world.
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    This site was built in 1145. It was first used by priests who held the workers and slaves who helped construct St. Mary’s Church.

    The geographical location is ripe with spiritual energy from the nearby Stonehenge. It is said that the Ancient Ram Inn is a portal to dark energy. Proof of this can be found in the many supernatural sightings.

    One of the most famous ghosts is a woman, once burnt at the stake when accused of being a witch.

    Address: 8 Potters Pond, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7HF, United Kingdom

    6. Borley Rectory, England – the old rectory

    Borley Rectory is known as the most haunted house in England.
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    Borley Rectory was built in 1862 by the Reverend Henry Dawson Ellis Bull. It was the parish for the village of Borley in England.

    By 1863, paranormal events started to take place. In 1940, ghost hunter Harry Price released a detailed account of his frightful stay in Borley Rectory; he named the book, The Most Haunted House in England.

    Address: Borley, Essex, England

    5. Hell Fire Club, Ireland – the old hunting lodge

    Hell Fire Club is one of the most haunted houses in the world.
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    The Hell Fire Club was built in 1925 on Montpelier Hill overlooking Dublin city in Ireland. It was initially conceived as a hunting lodge for the most wealthy and esteemed men of society.

    In truth, what is was, was a hotbed of debauchery, animal sacrifice, and black masses. Many horror tales surround this ruined lodge, but one thing is sure: this is one of the most haunted houses in the world.

    Address: Montpelier, Co. Dublin, Ireland

    4. Myrtles Plantation, USA – the haunted plantation

    Myrtles Plantation has a scary story.
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    The old Myrtles Plantation is located in St. Francisville, north-west of New Orleans. Its impressive architecture is only punctuated by the ghosts who live within its walls.

    Today it operates as a B&B for those who wish to sleep in the presence of ghosts of forgotten soldiers, eerie children, and voodoo priestesses.

    Address: 7747 US-61, St Francisville, LA 70775, United States

    3. Monte Cristo Homestead, Australia – the haunted house down under

    One of the most haunted houses in the world is the Monte Cristo Homestead.
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    Monte Cristo has a reputation as one of the most haunted houses in the world and certainly the most in all of Australia.

    The late-Victorian mansion was built by Christopher William Crawley in 1876.

    Paranormal sightings come en masse here; there’s the stable boy who was burned to death, the maid who fell from the balcony, or the dead boy who was found next to the body of his mother who had been chained up for 40 years.

    Address: 1 Homestead Ln, Junee NSW 2663, Australia

    2. Amityville Horror House, USA – the Hollywood haunted house

    You may have heard of the Amityville Horror House.
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    Before the iconic film was released, this house was already known to locals as the Amityville Horror House for what went on within its walls.

    On 13 November 1974, Ronald Defeo Jr. shot dead six family members.

    A year later, the darkness continued when the Lutz family bought the house. They lasted only 26 days before moving out, citing extreme supernatural ongoings, including mysterious voices and ominous presences.

    Address: 112 Ocean Ave, Amityville, NY 11701, USA

    1. Leap Castle, Ireland – Ireland’s most haunted

    Leap Castle is one of the most haunted houses in the world.
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    Leap Castle earns the title of Ireland’s most haunted house, as well as one of the most haunted houses in the world.

    The castle was constructed in the late 13th-century, and its horror history ensued soon after.

    Leap Castle, throughout history, was the site of gruesome deaths, vicious clans, and bloody war. The Red Lady, the castle’s most ominous ghost, is often seen on its grounds.

    Address: R421, Leap, Roscrea, Co. Offaly, Ireland

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    Paris Donnatella Callan is an avid writer and traveller. From a young age, nomadic parents placed a strong emphasis on education in real experience and the outdoors - a trait which has carried through her life and into her career. She has travelled Europe, Africa, America, Asia and Australia and still claims that wanderlust tempts her daily. Saying that she believes Ireland - her homeland - is the most enchanting place she has ever been and is passionate about documenting the Emerald Isle. Chances are, you can find her drinking coffee in some hidden gem cafe in Dublin, planning her next big trip.

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