Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Are you looking for the most haunted places in London? The capital city of England is a beautiful, lively city that is famous as one of the top tourist destinations in Europe. The city is full of many stunning landmarks, interesting museums, and shops that attract many tourists every year.
However, London has darker sides hidden behind its lively atmosphere. From cemeteries to old castles, these places are where mysterious things happen and scare many people. Some people, they try to stay away from these places because of their spooky atmosphere. However, there are no better places to explore than these places for ghosts and horror fans.
In this article, we make a list of some of the most haunted places in London. If you are interested in horror stories, these places are perfect for you.
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1. The Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of the most famous haunted places throughout London. It is popular for two reasons. It's an old castle that is surrounded by dark history and mysteries. Many people claim the Tower of London is the most haunted place in London. According to the Travel Triangle, The Tower of London was used as a prison by Royal Family from 1100 to 1952. Many prisoners were tortured and executed in this prison.
There are many horror stories about this castle. The story says that the ghost of Guy Fawkes, a man who tried to kill King James I, is haunted by this building. Some said that they heard his scream coming from the Council Chamber. Some also claim that they saw the headless ghost of Anne Boleyn wandering around the castle. There's also a story of the ghosts of two little boys wearing nightshirts while holding hands appearing in the White Tower.
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2. Highgate Cemetery
Highgate Cemetery is one of the biggest and most famous cemeteries in London. It's the place where the famous philosopher, Karl Marx, is buried. However, the cemetery is also famous as one of the most haunted places in London.
As quoted from the Authentic Vacations website, there's a story about the Highgate Vampire. It's said that the vampire has a tall and dark figure. The mysterious vampire often suddenly appeared, marked by a sudden drop in temperature. According to the website, there are also stories about ghostly cyclists or floating ghosts of a nun who appeared in Highgate Cemetery.
3. Hyde Park Pet Cemetery
Hyde Park is a big cemetery for pets. There are more than 300 pets buried in this cemetery. Hyde Park is very famous, especially among horror stories fans. According to the Royal Parks website, there's a story about a phantom carriage pulled by 4 ghostly horses. It is driven by a mysterious, white figure. The carriage runs around Hyde Park before disappearing mysteriously. Some people believe that the ghostly figure who rides the carriage is the ghost of King George IV.
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4. Greenwich Foot Tunnel
Greenwich Foot Tunnel is an underground tunnel that crosses the River Thames. The Tunnel was built in 1899 and opened in 1902. According to the Insider website, the atmosphere in this tunnel is very spooky, especially after sunset. That's because the atmosphere in this tunnel was very quiet. Some people said that they saw a mysterious old couple dressed in Victorian clothes in this tunnel.
5. Bruce Castle Museum
Bruce Castle is an old mansion located in Tottenham, London. There's a story about a woman named Lady Constantia Lucy who killed herself by jumping out of the balcony while carrying her child with her. According to Timeout, she did it because her husband locked her in a tiny room. Some people said that they saw her ghost staring out the window of this castle.
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