Historical Attractions That Are Actually Kind of Creepy

17. The Forgotten Ghost Town of Craco (Italy)

Craco, an ancient hilltop town in Italy, is both breathtaking and unsettling. Once a thriving medieval village, Craco was abandoned in the 20th century due to landslides, earthquakes, and crumbling infrastructure. Today, its empty, decaying buildings stand frozen in time, an eerie reminder of the lives once lived there. The town's desolate streets and collapsing houses make it feel as though ghosts still wander its paths. Craco has been featured in several films, including The Passion of the Christ, due to its hauntingly cinematic atmosphere. It remains one of the most captivating yet unsettling abandoned places in the world.