The secret is always somewhere nearby in almost any European country. You just need to know where to look. Here is a list of some of the ghostly, mysterious, legendary places.
Rezel Castle, Poland
Looming over Resel, this charming red structure has a terrifying dark past. The city was burned down in the 1800s, and a woman named Barbara Zdunk was arrested for arson and later charged with witchcraft. In the castle, she was repeatedly tortured and raped, and in the end she gave birth to two children. Many people claim that the ghosts of Barbara and her children haunt the castle today. The castle has repeatedly reported a strange smell of perfume, the doors that were previously locked were opened the next morning, and some even claim that they were touched by a strange force in the castle.
Zvikov Castle, Czech Republic
Legend has it that a supernatural creature has been haunting the inhabitants of this castle since the 1500s. According to some reports, strange events are still taking place in the castle tower. Visitors reported unusual photographs, strange animal behavior, and unexplained extinguishing of candles and fires. Another legend has it that anyone who is brave enough to spend the night in the tower will die within a year.
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Ossuary in Sedlec, Czech Republic
The Sedlec Ossuary is a small Roman monastery built exclusively from the remains of 70,000 people. The creator of this crypt dug bones from the mass graves of victims of the plague, but he did not just fold the bones, as in most catacombs. Instead, he decided to build a monastery and even created sculptures and decorative elements from them. While there is no scary story in this place, you will surely feel the shiver just by looking at it.
Gouska Castle, Czech Republic
Located in the forests north of Prague, Gouska Castle is one of the most visited places in the world. According to legend, it was in this place in the earth that there was a huge hole, which was considered the gate to hell. Paranormal activity worried the region, and the Bohemians thought they would solve the problem if they closed the hole. That's why they built this castle.
Hundreds of prisoners were forced to descend into the pit to build the foundation for the castle. However, when they were pulled out of the pit, they all looked like old men. Later, the castle was the center of Nazi occultism during World War II, and numerous corpses of Nazi soldiers were found at this site. Witnesses have reported various forms of paranormal activity, with some even claiming that the site contains the remains of demonic beasts.
Predjama Castle, Slovenia
Predjama Castle was the home of Erasmus the Knight, who rebelled against the Monarchy in the 1500s. During this time, he tortured and killed hundreds of people in different parts of the castle. Many prisoners were thrown into a 70-meter deep cave under the castle. Those who survived the fall were forced to slowly die from injury and being eaten by rats. Erasmus also died in the castle, and some people say that he returns to rule it when the sun goes down. Many people claim that they can still hear the screams of agony of tortured prisoners echoing through the forest. All their remains are still under lock and key.
ORLOVA ELENA