10 PLACES TO SPEND HALLOWEEN AROUND THE WORLD
10. The Chase Vault at Christ Church, Barbados
A burial vault in the cemetery of the Christ Church Parish Church in Barbados is best known for a legend of the "mysterious moving coffins". Legend has it that every time the heavily sealed vault was opened in the early 19th century for burial of a family member, all the lead coffins had changed position.
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9. Salem, Massachusetts, USA
Home of the Salem Witch Trials in 1692, Salem has become an iconic place to spend Halloween. People travel from around the world to spend this time of year in Salem, with the streets flooded with people in costume and traffic is at a stand still. There are also many scary places to spend your nights such as the Witch Museum and the Old Harbour.
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8. Day of the Dead, Cancun
If it's a party you're looking for then spending your Halloween in Cancun during their Day of the Dead celebrations is for you! This holiday is celebrated over 2 days with parades, festivals, costumes and food that cover the entire city.
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7. Fremantle Prison, Australia
As mentioned in our things to do in Perth post, Fremantle Prison is a scary place to visit at night, especially on Halloween. The prison has a long history, serving as a place for incarceration for over 150 years. During the 20th century, it became a maximum security facility holding the most dangerous criminals. Weekly hangings were carried out at 8am every Monday and the prison is now rumoured to be haunted by ghosts who roam the halls, cells and tunnels underneath the prison. Take a torchlight tour through the haunted old jail cells as you listen to the spooky stories of the supernatural.
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6. Valley of the Kings, Egypt
For hundreds of years, the Valley of the Kings served as a burial ground for kings during Ancient Egypt. Now lay thousands of tombs, some containing numerous entrances and complex chambers. These are home to thousands of mummies, carefully wrapped and preserved. Many of the tombs have curses written along the walls, warning to those that enter will suffer from death. This legend seemed to come true as the team that opened Tutankhamen's tomb all mysteriously died. Whether you believe the curse or not, this ancient burial ground is a perfect Halloween destination.
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5. Transylvania, Romania
Transylvania is most known for its connection with vampires, and the most popular place being Dracula' s Castle. Vlad Dracula, or "Vlad the Impaler," ruled the area and was known for his cruel punishments he imposed during his reign - which inspired the famous novel "Dracula". During halloween the entire region transforms into a giant celebration.
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4. Aokigahara Forest, Japan
At the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan lies the densely wooded Aokigahara Forest - also known as the "Sea of Trees" or the "Suicide Forest." The forest has a historic association with demons and is a popular place for suicides, with an average of 100 suicides per year. As the woods are so dense it is likely that not all the bodies have been discovered. A number of signs surround the forest urging those that enter to reconsider their actions.
To add to the eeriness, the magnetic iron in the soil renders compasses useless and the wind-blocking density of the trees and an absence of nearly all wildlife make the forest exceptionally quiet. Would you want to spend the scariest night of the year camping out in this forest?
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3. Island of the Dolls, Mexico
Looking for something a little more spookier? Then you need to visit the Island of the Dolls in Mexico. The island is literally covered in more then 1500 old, decapitated dolls. The island was once the property of Don Julian Santana, legend has it that in 1950 he saw a little girl down in the canal and her spirit began haunting the place. Santana began to collect dolls to protect himself from her ghost and began to hang them around the island like creepy Christmas ornaments. The oldest doll is still there, hanging in a shed by the entrance.
In 2001, Santana died of a heart attack and his cousin now lives on the island running it as a tourist attraction. "The spirit of the little girl is still here,” he says. “It’s important not to remove the dolls.” At night, he says, they come alive. “They will move their heads and whisper to each other. It’s very spooky, but I have gotten used to it.” Spooky, huh?
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2. Underwater Art Museum, Mexico
For something a little bit different to the standed haunted house or ghost story is the amazing Underwater Art Museum in Mexico. British artist, Jason deCaires Taylor, has made over 400 individually cast human moulds taken from members of the Mexican public and sunk them to create an artificial reef. The outcome looks like an underwater burial ground.
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1. Catacombs of Paris, France
The famous catacombs of Paris is an amazing place to visit during Halloween. These vast networks of underground tunnels were constructed during the 18th century. They were designated as a place to store the remains of condemned cemeteries in the city of Paris, with hundreds of bodies being moved into the underground tunnels. This has resulted in a mass stacking of bones that can be seen today, with skulls and femurs lining the walls like decorations - now thats a way to spend your Halloween.
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