15 most 'scary' places in the world
From the Paris catacombs, the gates of hell to snake island... there are countless places in the world that possess both unique and terrifying beauty.
Darvaza Crater, Turkmenistan:The Darvaza gas crater in the Karakum desert is known to locals as the “Gateway to Hell”. The natural gas field is 20 metres deep and has been burning continuously for over 40 years. Photo:Shutterstock
Road of Death, Bolivia:The road that runs through the rainforest in northern Bolivia at an altitude of more than 4,570 m is known as the "Road of Death". This dirt road is so narrow that at some points it can only fit one car and is often covered in fog. About 200-300 people die here every year. Photo:Spencer Platt
Hill of Crosses, Lithuania:Since the 14th century, people have left crosses on this hill. There are now more than 100,000 crosses here. Photo:Shutterstock
Taylor Glacier, Antarctica:Taylor Glacier Valley has a strange waterfall with blood red water, called"Blood Falls of Antarctica". According to scientists, the water here contains salt water rich in iron oxide and the red color appears when the iron in the water comes into contact with the air, creating a precipitate, a reaction similar to the phenomenon of rusting iron over time. Photo: Alasdair Turner
Hanging coffins in Sagada, Philippines:The indigenous people of the Sagada region are known for their custom of leaving their dead in coffins fixed to the mountainside. Photo:The Backpack Adventures
Island of the Dolls, Mexico:This island has hundreds, thousands of dolls tied to trees and scattered everywhere. The dolls and the story of the island have made this place a tourist attraction, and also famous as one of the scariest and strangest places in the world. Photo:Shutterstock
Kawah Ijen Volcano, Indonesia:Kawah Ijen is known for its majestic landscape, but it is also a place with many hidden dangers. The lava from this volcano has an unusual amount of gas, reaching temperatures of up to 535 degrees Celsius. The mixture of gas and high temperature makes the lava blue. Photo:Marc Dozier
Aokigahara Forest, Japan:Also known as the “Suicide Forest,” this dense forest is home to the second highest number of suicides in the world. In 2010 alone, Aokigahara Forest recorded a total of 247 suicides. Photo:Carl Court
Gomantong Cave, Malaysia:This cave is visited by many tourists, despite being home to two million bats and millions of cockroaches. Photo:Shutterstock
Veijo Ronkkonen Sculpture Garden, Finland:Finnish artist Veijo Ronkkonen left behind more than 500 sculptures in his garden when he died. Most of the sculptures here are of strange human figures. Photo:Shutterstock
Death Valley, USA:Death Valley is the hottest and driest place in North America. The desert stretches for more than 225 km and temperatures can reach 46 degrees Celsius. Photo:Shutterstock
Mud volcano, Azerbaijan:Many areas in Azerbaijan are uninhabitable because they are covered by constantly active mud volcanoes. Photo:Shutterstock
Auschwitz concentration camp, Oswiecim, Poland:This was the largest concentration camp in Poland used by the Nazis during World War II, under Hitler's regime. It is estimated that nearly 3 million people died there between 1942 and early 1945. Auschwitz was liberated by the Soviet army in January 1945. Today, tourists can visit the camp. Photo:Shutterstock
Catacombs of Paris, France:The Catacombs of Paris are a major tourist attraction in France. They hold the bones of 7 million Parisians. Only parts of the tunnels are open to the public. Photo:Shutterstock
