Italy

One of the creepiest stories to come out of Italy is about this haunted castle. The Castello di Montebello is located in the municipality of Poggio Torriana, Rimini. The castle is often visited by tourists during the day. It was built in 1000 and there are some parts of the tower that date back to the third century B.C. One side of the castle is from the Renaissance, while the other was a military fortress. Read more…

Poveglia Island is known as one of the most haunted places in the world. Located in Italy between Venice and Lido, the island was first noted in the historical registry in 421. Most of the residents fled the island in 1379 due to warfare. However, from 1776 until 1876, the island was solely used for quarantine stations during the plague, and then a mental hospital was located there. In 1968, the mental hospital closed, and no one has lived on the island since. Quite a few incidents occurred here to make it as terrifying as it is today. Read more…

Ghost hunters from all over the world have been known to seek out abandoned hospitals. The hospital in Colorno, Italy, is located in the province of Parma. In 1873, it was used as a shelter when cholera broke out. Not only did the sick seek shelter here, but soon, it led to a place for vagrants, sex workers, and abandoned children. The conditions here were anything but hygienic, resulting in a lot of death. After the hospital got a facelift, it became a psychiatric hospital. Read more…

For those in Italy searching for some haunted thrills, The House of Souls in Genoa is the place to be. Many haven’t dared to spend one whole night here, but if you do, you are in for it. The house is uninhabited, but there have been plenty of ghost sightings and sounds of moaning coming from inside. These sinister sounds will keep anyone away, but this is the place to go if you are seeking some creepiness. For those who have visited this house, they have heard moaning and other horrifying sounds coming from inside. Read more…

For ghost hunters in Italy who enjoy going to underground haunts, the Catacombs of Rome are just the place for you. These are ancient burial grounds, meaning many spirits just lingering about. Rome had some strict laws about burials inside of the city, and these underground passages were a place for those who wanted to bury their loved ones. There are at least forty different underground burial sites in Rome, and a few of them have just recently been discovered. These underground burial sites began in the second century, and people from all walks of life were buried there. Read more…

For those visiting Italy, the Castello Di Poppi is one of the most popular places to stay, but also one of the most haunted locations in Italy. By looking at the castle in the daytime, the castle looks a little creepy, but it’s nothing like the views of the castle at night. Also known as the Evil Tower, the castle holds a lot of terrifying stories and is plagued by the paranormal. The Story of Matilda Tourists have enjoyed exploring the castle for years, and it has become one of the most popular sites in the area. Read more…