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The 13 Most Haunted Castles In Europe

3.Houska Castle, Czech Republic

Houska Castle in the Czech Republic By Mirek256 – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link

This castle is known as one of the most haunted places in the world. Houska Castle in the Czech Republic is said to be a hot place of demonic activity.

According to legend, the castle was built on a bottomless pit, which is considered to be the gates of hell. The pit allegedly housed creatures that were half-human, half-animal, and winged mythical creatures. People claim to have seen many apparitions, including a black dog, a headless figure, and a woman in a white dress. Paranormal activity also includes screams, moans, and black winged creatures flying in the yard.

Houska Castle in Northern Bohemia, Czech Republic

During the World War II., the Nazis took over the castle and tortured hundreds of people in the old walls and carried out genetic tests on them.

Avid supporters of the paranormal visit the property frequently. However, most people tend to keep their visits short. It is said that nobody can spend more than a certain time in the castle. Especially because most visitors have the feeling that they are constantly being watched.

Houska Castle is an early Gothic castle. It is one of the best preserved castles of the time.

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