10 Best Places in the World to Celebrate Halloween

There is only a week left until All Saints' Day. On the eve of this holiday, scary stories, castles, pumpkin lamps, candles and cobwebs will become the leitmotif for the whole night, and people dressed as monsters and horror movie characters will fill the streets. Halloween, which has a Celtic and Anglo-Saxon origin, has become widespread and is traditionally celebrated on October 31 in many countries.

Shortly before this holiday, we offer you an overview of 10 places around the world from the travel portal Tivago.ru. Here the spirit of Halloween is felt as well as possible. Bangkok or Transylvania, France, USA or Mexico, not forgetting to look into England, Germany and Italy - you have already made a choice: "Trick or Treat?", "Treat or be sorry!" (Eng. Trick-or-treat).

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1. Salem (Massachusetts), USA

This is the first place that comes to mind when people talk about the real American Halloween. Located just 30 minutes from Boston, Salem is the perfect place to get in the spirit of this fall holiday! From young to old, in masquerade costumes and with faces painted beyond recognition, everyone here will enjoy their stay in the famous "city of witches". From the first to the last days of October, tourists in Salem are waiting for numerous horror films, various holidays in a haunted house, parades of witches and sorcerers, and even spiritualistic sessions with fortunetellers.

2. Bangkok, Thailand

On Halloween night, the streets, as well as the clubs, bars and restaurants of the Thai capital become the scene of mass celebration. In particular, the area of Silom Soi 4 (Silom Soi 4) is a place where you can not miss. And don't forget the fancy dress: the more outrageous it looks, the better!

3. Transylvania, Romania

In a country shrouded in the legends of Count Dracula, surviving Halloween night will be a daunting task, only the bravest can do. You can touch the mysticism of these places inside the famous castle of Sighisoara, the birthplace of Prince Vlad the Impaler, or one of the many fortresses dating back to the 15th century. Try to remain indifferent when you hear a noise or notice suspicious shadows that inspire fear even in the most skeptical.

4. Chalindre, France

This small town, located near the border with Switzerland, may well be called the "Salem of Europe" for its close ties to witchcraft in the past. Participation in the Festival of Witches, held here every year in the last days of October for almost a century, is just what you need for an unforgettable Halloween celebration. Touch the heritage of the Celts, dance in the spirit of the Middle Ages, get acquainted with the origins of the witch hunt, dating back to the 16th century.

5. Stonehenge, England

The origin of Halloween is due to the fact that the Celts, who inhabited the territory of modern England and Ireland, believed that on this night the boundaries between the world of the living and the dead disappear. In order not to become the prey of evil spirits, treats for them were exhibited on the streets, while in the forests Celtic priests, druids, made sacrifices at the fires. In some places, corpses were even exhumed and placed throughout the city, which apparently led to the birth of the zombie myth. The mysticism surrounding Stonehenge makes this archaeological site definitely one of the most suitable places to celebrate Halloween.

6. Naples, Italy

The city of rich traditions and many folk beliefs associated with the world of the dead on Halloween night will bring a touch of mystery and legend. Be sure to take part in one of the specially organized excursions during this period. Moving along the narrow streets, focusing only on the light of a lantern, listening to the terrible stories that once happened here, you are unlikely to get bored here: who knows what awaits around the next turn? ..

7. Mexico City, Mexico

During Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations, thousands flock to cemeteries bringing flowers and food to the graves of loved ones. The most charming place to spend this night full of magic is certainly worth looking for in the Patzcuaro area, founded by the Purépecha Indian people. A visit to the islands of the lake of the same name, where the fog on the shore mixes with the mysticism and culture of the indigenous people, will be an unforgettable experience for you.

8. Londonderry or Derry, Ireland

Ireland's largest Halloween celebration is held annually in the town of Derry. There are many events throughout the week, such as owl exhibits, ghost story nights, visits to an ancient galleon, and horror films at the Nerve Center Cinema.

9. Berlin, Germany

The Germans are very fond of this autumn holiday. In recent years, cities at this time have become more and more lively: people in costumes walk everywhere, and numerous theme parties are held in clubs, old libraries and city parks. This is especially true for the German capital.

10. Evora, Portugal

Here is one of those chapels in the world that inspire fear. Just from here you can start the celebration of Halloween in Portugal. Built from the bones of over 5,000 people, Capela dos Ossos, which means "Chapel of the Bones" in Portuguese, was built in the 16th century and is located near the church of St. Francis. The sign at the entrance "We the bones here await your arrival" and the phrase on the roof "Better the day of death than the day of birth" can scare even the most fearless.