The 13 Spookiest Cemeteries in the World
It’s that time of year! If you’re anything like me, when October rolls around everything is SPOOKY! Cemeteries are fascinating to visit any time of year, but especially right now when remembering ancestors is so important.
In no particular order, here are the 13 spookiest cemeteries:
Highgate Cemetery; London
This Victorian cemetery was opened in 1839 as one of London’s “Magnificent Seven” park cemeteries. These seven cemeteries were created in the 1830s as an effort to relieve the overcrowded churchyards closer to the center of the city. A highly sought-after burial ground, Highgate has around 53,000 graves, one of which belongs to Karl Marx. By the end of World War II, the cemetery had been neglected and was widely overgrown and rundown, adding to the already spooky atmosphere.
In the 1970s, the cemetery was the focus of a media sensation involving claims of vampires and other supernatural activities.
St. Louis Cemetery №1; New Orleans
Opened in 1789, St. Louis Cemetery №1 is the oldest cemetery in New Orleans and houses many early…
