Thrilling itineraries for your Halloween

Transform Halloween into an out-of-the-ordinary experience! Forget the usual home party based on ghost-shaped sweets and get involved in the "dark" atmosphere of this occasion.

Mystery lurks, and you don't need to travel to Stephen King's Maine or the English moors filled with werewolf legends to experience a thrilling adventure. Italy is full of places wrapped in mystery, ancient manors and castles theater of sinister legends, and many of them are open during holidays.

It happens that many souls remain anchored to this world due to a violent death, or because they are tied to the love of a girl, perhaps betrayed or who has run away... the places we will see today are mainly sinister places which have become so of victims of the noblest sentiment.

The Castles of Canavese and their crimes

The Canavese, an enchanting area that extends between Turin, Vercelli, Biella and Val d'Aosta, is dotted with castles and palaces that hide legendary stories.

Start from Pavone Castle, an imposing 11th-century fortress located on a hill with panoramic views. Legend tells of a secret love between the chatelaine Aurora of Challant and the mercenary Glaisher, which ended in tragedy. Since then, Glaisher's ghost wanders the rooms of the castle, armed with a dagger and invoking Aurora's name prey of madness. The next castle on the list is Mazzè Castle, an ancient Roman fortress with undergrounds housing a Torture Museum, ideal for brave hearts.

The Haunted Fortresses of Abruzzo

Abruzzo, known for its natural beauty, also offers an itinerary among medieval castles populated by revengeful ghosts. Start in Crecchio, where the medieval Castle is home to the ghost legends of Baron De Riseis and his lover.

Continue to Roccascalegna Castle, one of the most photographed castles in Abruzzo, where Baron Corvo de Corvis is said to have been murdered in 1649. His bloody hand left an imprint on the rock, which continues to reappear.

Continue towards Cantelmo Castle, an ancient medieval manor with stories of love and betrayal intertwined in its halls.

The Castle of Otranto and the Supernatural Gothic

The castle of Otranto in Puglia was the protagonist of the first Gothic novel ever written, created by Horace Walpole. The story unfolds between intrigues of love and power, with supernatural elements. The novel is said to be inspired by the story of Prince Manfred of Sicily, the ancient owner of the castle.

This bonus itinerary will take you to the easternmost tip of the Italian peninsula, where you can admire the sea from the Punta Palascia Lighthouse.

Choose your favorite itinerary and make next Halloween an unforgettable experience. Start planning now, and let your adventure begin!

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