The 7 most haunted places in Cape Town
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Here are the seven most haunted places in Cape Town. South Africa. Cape Town, once known as the Cape of storms, is the oldest city in South Africa. This city is famous for its scenic harbor and iconic Table Mountain, which in the 16 hundreds was used as a postal stop here. Voyages and trading vessels could refresh their supplies. Cape Town, as many iconic tourist stops such as Table Mountain, Cape Point and the iconic V and A waterfront. Yet many tourists may be unaware of the darker destinations scattered around given its long history. It's no surprise that Cape Town is one of the most haunted places in the world with buildings and settings that will send chills down your spine. Let's get into the seven most haunted places in Cape Town. Number one, the ghost house of Rhonda bosch, the ghost house of Rhonda bosch, also known as Jack Lew Penthouse has seen so many strange incidents that it has been nicknamed by the locals as this book house. It is believed that the three story building has some dark and mysterious energy. In the 1970s, a cult had taken up residence performing odd activities since then, the House of Rhonda Bosch has been imbued with a sinister presence. Brave people willing to accept the challenge of spending the night have told breathtaking stories of an old man wandering the rooms, visitors have also spoken of creepy sounds opening and closing of doors and footsteps in the darkest hours of the night. Number two, the huts of Table Mountain. No matter how brave hearted you, maybe you are sure to have the scariest experience of your life in the huts of Table Mountain. It is believed that many years ago the governor of Cape Town had an enemy among the citizens of this town to exact his revenge. His enemy gifted the governor's son a beautiful flute. Unbeknownst to the unfortunate boy, the flute had previously been used by leprosy suffer. The boy loved playing it. However, after a few days he became so ill that he had to be forcibly locked up in the hut near Table Mountain. The boy continued playing his flute until his dying day. The locals still report hearing the mournful tones of the flautist to this day. # three, The Castle of Good Hope. Built in 1667. The castle of good hope is the oldest building in South Africa being an old colonial building, many horrific incidents are said to have occurred here, which may be the reason behind the hauntings of the many common spectral incidents. The following are the most noteworthy two guards can often be heard arguing near the gods room, but upon further investigation, only a shapeless figure can be seen oftentimes a bell can be heard ringing in the bell tower astonishingly, the turret was barricaded years ago. Even long serving soldiers remain nervous of the restless souls wandering the area. So much so that they prefer to roam the outside boundary rather than to guard the castle building itself. # four in 3 was the residence of a long deceased corrupt official from the East India Company and is another famous haunted dwelling. People have often witnessed a female apparition floating between the rooms at the lower section of the house. Time and again the ghostly specter is seen peeking from the windows. Some have even reported feeling a tap on the shoulder only to find no one there. Number five Green Point Lighthouse. Another eerie sight is the Greenpoint Lighthouse, built in 18 20. For this red and white striped building is inhabited by a one legged spirit known only as Daddy West. Daddy West is the very real name of a long deceased lighthouse keeper. The lady responsible for guarding the lighters dares not enter off the dark paranormal investigators have recently recorded video and E. V. P. S. It's enough to send a shiver down your spine. Number six Constanta. Constanta is the oldest wine estate in South Africa. Despite his picturesque setting, there have been many ghostly sightings of one of the oldest settlers of the town. Simon van der stel. It seems he was so attached to this beautiful estate that he can still be seen strolling its grounds famously, he has even been seen diving into the swimming pool number seven to Kai Manor house, built in 17 95 to chi Manor house is a national museum situated in the Tokai forest despite its unassuming setting, you will find one of the spookiest ghost tales in the Cape. In the 1990s, the Eckstine family organized a new year's Eve Party at the party, Frederick Eckstine, the owner's son, was challenged to ride his horse in the living room. To the delight and cheers of his guests, he accepted the wager. The horse, spooked by all the festivities, collapsed down the veranda stairs. Neither the horse nor its owner survived the fall ever since that fateful New Year's Eve, people visiting the house report strange noises of drunken laughter echoing throughout the manor in the darkest hours of the night. Visitors have witnessed a man on horseback galloping around the residence. Reports of the ghost rider of Tokai Manor seem to escalate around New Year's Eve, whereupon the horse and rider can once again be seen attempting the foolhardy act.