11th March, 2024
SOUMI MITRA
● Why It's Scary : ● Frozen in time after the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. ● An entire city abandoned in haste - schools, apartment blocks, all left as a haunting reminder. ● Radiation levels remain dangerous in some areas.
● Why It's Scary : ● Hundreds of mutilated dolls are hanging everywhere, put there by a reclusive caretaker to appease a drowned girl's spirit. ● Over time, the dolls have become grotesque, haunting reminders of the island's legend.
● Why It's Scary : ● A former coal mining settlement was abandoned in the 1970s. ● Concrete structures remain like giant, decaying skeletons jutting from the sea. ● Now, it is a popular destination for "ruin tourism," it attracts those fascinated by its ghostly atmosphere.
● Why It's Scary : ● Sprawling, derelict hospital complex once used to treat Nazi soldiers, including Hitler. ● A place of suffering, with an oppressive atmosphere and rumors of paranormal activity.
● Why It's Scary : ● A ghost town reclaimed by the Namib Desert. ● Once a thriving diamond mining town, it is now eerily silent and slowly disappearing under the shifting sands.
● Why It's Scary : ● Evacuated due to landslides, this ghost village has a precarious and crumbling beauty. ● Narrow, winding streets and ruined homes evoke the feel of a long-lost era.
● Why It's Scary: ● Historic prison is known for its revolutionary radial floor plan and harsh conditions. ● Long, empty cell blocks and the weight of its past create a chilling atmosphere. ● Notorious for paranormal sightings and ghost tours.
● Why It's Scary: ● Once a popular tourist destination, it is now a forbidden zone within the divided island of Cyprus. ● A symbol of conflict frozen in time, a reminder of the suddenness of upheaval.
● Why It's Scary: ● Anti-aircraft defense platforms built during WWII are abandoned and weathered by the elements. ● Their isolation and imposing, rust-covered structures create an unsettling, post-apocalyptic feel.