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Haunted & Mysterious Places in Romania
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By
Neagoe Theodor
Legends, Ruins, Forests, and Stories: Explore the darker side of Romania, where history and mystery intertwine...
Sections
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Castles & Fortresses
Forests & Natural Sites
Monasteries & Cemeteries
Abandoned & Ghostly Sites
Folklore-Heavy Villages & Areas
Castles & Fortresses
Often tied to Dracula legends, this medieval fortress is said to echo with ghostly footsteps.
Bran Castle (Brașov)
The real stronghold of Vlad the Impaler, perched high on cliffs, now in ruins—and rumors say it’s still cursed.
Poenari Castle (Arges)
One of Europe’s largest castles, its Gothic halls are filled with tales of prisoners, executions, and hauntings.
Corvin Castle (Hunedoara)
A scenic fortress with underground chambers and eerie energy, linked to centuries of war and siege.
Râșnov Fortress
Often dubbed the “Versailles of Transylvania,” it’s now in partial ruin and hosts spooky festivals and ghost tales.
Banffy Castle (Bonțida)
Forests & Natural Sites
Romania’s own “Bermuda Triangle,” this forest is known for disappearances, strange lights, and ghostly whispers.
Hoia Baciu Forest (Cluj-Napoca)
A rock formation linked to energy vortexes, ancient civilizations, and secret tunnels.
Bucegi Mountains – The Sphinx
Its name means “screaming,” and it’s associated with tragic local legends.
The Wailing Waterfall (Cascada Urlătoarea)
A volcanic crater lake said to be spiritually powerful—and haunted by stories of drowning lovers.
Lake Sfânta Ana
Locals whisper about witches, strange fogs, and bells that ring by themselves.
Lake Chiajna & Chiajna Monastery (Bucharest outskirts)
Monasteries & Cemeteries
Its island setting, eerie fogs, and reports of monk ghosts make this a spine-tingling stop.
Cernica Monastery, Pantelimon
Though serene, visitors report cold spots and apparitions within the ancient buildings.
Sinaia Monastery
Colorful yet bizarre, its gravestones bear ironic or humorous verses—but some say spirits still linger.
Săpânța Merry Cemetery
Surrounded by cliffs and caves, it has a long history of mystical legends and hermit monks.
Râmeț Monastery
Believed to house Vlad the Impaler’s tomb—shrouded in fog and secrets.
Snagov Monastery
Abandoned & Ghostly Sites
Bucharest’s urban legend involving apparitions in the closed-off areas.
Hospital of the Wounded Spirits – Elias Hospital (Abandoned wing)
Said to be a gathering spot for witches near Bucharest; animals refuse to drink its water.
Witch’s Pond (Balta Vrăjitoarelor)
A lesser-known forest near Giurgiu, with eerie trails and ancient Dacian energy.
Comana Forest
Battle sites and ruins said to still echo the cries of fallen soldiers.
The Călugăreni Ruins
Known for mysterious lights, spiritual encounters, and its mountaintop isolation.
Rohia Monastery
Folklore-Heavy Villages & Areas
An old Saxon village with a fortified church and centuries of superstition and strange disappearances.
Biertan
Birthplace of Vlad the Impaler and filled with cobblestone corners and dark legends.
Sighișoara
An ancient cave in the Șureanu Mountains, tied to prehistoric humans and mysterious energies.
Cioclovina Cave
An old battlefield in Bucharest now surrounded by modern buildings—yet stories persist of eerie sights at dusk.
Dealul Spirii (Spirii Hill)
