Scary places

Here Lie the Remains of Countless Dead The History of the Chammünster Ossuary in the Bavarian Forest

In the ossuary of Chammünster, the bones of countless deceased now rest in peace—thanks in part to a dedicated teacher.

From Model Institution to Horror Prison Ohio State Reformatory: The Haunting Reality of America's Ghost Prison

The Ohio State Reformatory transformed from a model institution into an absolute horror prison. Today, even Hollywood loves it.

Scene of Torture and Show Trials The Cruel History of Hexenburg Werdenfels in Bavaria

At Werdenfels Castle in Bavaria, 51 people were imprisoned, tortured, and sentenced to death during the witch craze.

Entire Families Died Here The Tragic Story of the English Plague Village Eyam

The small English village of Eyam has a tragic history. During the last plague epidemic, the residents became heroes.

A historical photograph of the Tower of Silence in Mumbai, India (then known as Bombay) from 1890. Since access to the site is strictly prohibited to outsiders, there are few recent images of the location.

Bodies Are Eaten by Vultures! The Unusual Funeral Ritual of the Parsis in Mumbai's "Tower of Silence"

In Mumbai, India, there is perhaps the most extreme "cemetery" in the world. There, people are left for vultures to consume.

Germany has many creepy places that send shivers down your spine

Cast your vote! Which of these places is the spookiest in Germany?

Bone churches, abandoned clinics, or empty villas - Germany has a variety of different spooky places to offer.

The Winchester Mystery House is said to still be haunted today - more than 100 years after it first opened to visitors

Secret passages, doors to nowhere, ... This is perhaps the creepiest mansion in the USA

With 160 rooms, 2000 doors, 10,000 windows, the Winchester Mystery House is as creepy as it is bizarre. TRAVELBOOK tells its story.

Concerts are taking place here today. Former Franciscan Monastery in Berlin Is the Setting of a Dark Legend

In the ruins of the Franciscan monastery in Berlin, the ghost of a cruel monk is said to still haunt the site. TRAVELBOOK shares the legend.

She is still buried under meters of debris. Yungay: The Tragic Story of Peru's Buried City

In 1970, a massive rockslide destroyed the Peruvian town of Yungay. Out of 20,000 people, only a few hundred survived the catastrophe.

Parts of Frankenstein Castle near Darmstadt have fallen into ruin.

Of Monsters, Witch Cults, and Evil Spirits Frankenstein Castle–Germany's Most Haunted Ruin

Burg Frankenstein in Hesse is a cult destination for horror enthusiasts in Germany. This is due to myths about witches, ghosts, and a world-famous author.