The Most Haunted Castles in the World

These are history’s most haunted castles, ranging from the stronghold that inspired Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” to the palace that once held the genuine Dracula.

History is frequently forged between walls, and these haunting castles are no exception.

Several of these fortifications have bloody histories full with tales of revenge, mysticism, and even cold-blooded murder. As a result, these beautiful but dilapidated estates have evolved from their magnificent origins into some of the most haunted sites on the planet, according to some.

For example, Edinburgh Castle in Scotland is reputed to be one of the most haunted locations in the country. Its unrivaled paranormal activity includes poltergeists and demonic entities purportedly spawned by the enormous violence that occurred inside its dungeons, as well as its underground confinement for Black Plague victims.

In Germany, there’s also the famed Castle Frankenstein, which earned its name from its purported link to the celebrated novelist Mary Shelley, who authored Frankenstein. The haunted castle is claimed to be a gathering point for witches looking for the legendary “fountain of youth” that is said to be located on its grounds.