7 The Most Fearful Countries in the World

Fear sells. Whether you believe in souls or not, the horror “tourism has turned dark and mysterious places into tourist attractions with millions of visitors each year. Unlike the scary temporary houses that open in Halloween, these places are the true “ <x2x3>, filled with macabre history, dark secrets and images freezing blood.

Here are 7 of the most frightening destinations in the world:

1. Church of bone, Sedlec, Checky

This small Catholic church preserves the remains of some 400,000 people, artisticly placed on walls, ceilings, and furniture. The most popular masterpiece is the human bone lamp as well as the coat of the aristocratic Schwarzenberg family. All of this was done, not for secular purposes, but practical, to save burial space. After returning from Jerusalem in 1278, the abba of Sedlec brought little and from Golgotha, the site of Christ's intersection, and thousands of Christians sought to be buried there. To make room for youths, the previous bones were exhumed and placed inside the hat.

2. Bell Wizard's Cave, United States

Legend has it that in the 19th century, the Bell family was cursed by the spirit of a witch named Kate Batts, who had been their neighbor. According to stories, she poisoned John Bell and tortured his family, especially the girl Betsy. President Andrew is even said to be Jackson visited the house and left terrified, saying: “I would rather face the entire British army than spend another night with the Wizard of Bell”. Today, visitors can see John Bell's home and the cave where her soul is believed to be still wandering.

3. Doll Island Teshuilo, Mexico

On this small island, Don Julian Santana lived alone for 50 years, gathering hundreds of damaged dolls hanging from the tree like <x0...and delivered” for the soul of a girl drowned in the canal. The sight is frightening - broken dolls hanging on the branches like shadows of lost childhood. Though it seems macabre, Don Julian's purpose was overwhelming - to give toys to the soul of the girl who never grew up.

4. Warship Island Nagasaki, Japan

Known as Hashima or Gunkanjima, this small island was once an industrial center with thousands of coal miners. Since closing in 1974, the island has been abandoned and looks like a ghost city on the sea. In 2015 it was included in the list of U's world heritage NESTO, also mentioned as the location where the film <x0 was heated Skyfall” with James Bond. Visitors may now enter, but the isolated atmosphere and ruined buildings make the experience totally shocking.

5. Paris Catacombs ) France

Under the streets of Paris are about 6 million human skeletons located in dark, wet mazes. These Catacombs were created in the 20th century V III to solve the problem of overloaded cemetery. Today, they are one of the city's most frightening but even dangerous attractions, in 2017, two teenagers lost for three days in the endless tunnel. Due to the great influx of tourists, the Catacombs will be closed for reconstruction on November 3rd 2025 and are expected to reopen in 2026.

6. Poveglia Island Venice, Italy

A small island between Venice and Lydo, Poveglia has a dark history. In the 20th century V III served as a quarantine zone for plague victims, and later in the 1920 ' s, he returned to psychiatric asylum. According to legend, a sadistic doctor who tortured his patients ended up throwing himself out of the bell. Now the rusty buildings are still standing, and although the island is banned for visits, some Venetian boaters still offer secret trips to the courageous.

7. Darvaza Crater “

In the middle of the Karakum Desert is a fiery pit that has been burning forever for over 50 years. Known as the “Ferrita”, it was created in 1971 when Soviet geologists accidentally lit up a gas field to avoid meth. The flames continue today, making the country a frightening natural marvel. However, due to strict visa rules, Turkmenistan remains among the most difficult places to visit. / A2 CNN/