Overview
Beyond the well-trodden tourist hotspots lie darker, more atmospheric alternatives for those drawn to the macabre.
Step into the world's most curious corners with this Gothic-infused travel guide, where every destination comes with a dark twist. Journey through macabre museums, eerie ossuaries, and forgotten graveyards. Wander among haunted chapels, unsettling sculptures, and sinister artworks, or lose yourself in the whispered secrets of occult bookshops and mysterious libraries. Including:
- The legend of the Zennor Mermaid in Cornwall, UK
- Vampiric tales from Highgate Cemetery, London
- The formidable Black Angel in Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City, USA
- The cave of the Bell Witch, in Tennessee, USA
- Frankenstein Castle, near Darmstadt, Germany
- The macabre Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo, Sicily
- Fengdu Ghost City in Chongquin, China
- Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina
With fascinating history, chilling legends, and atmospheric original photography, bizarre places expert David Castleton unveils the stories lurking beneath the surface of 50 extraordinary locations. Whether you're a fearless explorer or an armchair adventurer, this is the ultimate wanderlust gift for those drawn to the strange, the spectral and the sublime.
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