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What better proof of the paranormal than a ghost caught on camera? Many however, are not quite what they seem. If you think you can spot the difference between a genuine ghost photo and a clever fake, test your skills with our collection.

Everyone has heard tales of haunted houses, but how many really live up to their reputation? From war-torn battlefields to abandoned asylums and ancient castles, here is our list of the top 10 most terrifying, haunted locations in the world.

The rugged, ancient landscape of the Carpathian Mountains that stretches through the Transylvanian plateau is one of the most spectacular landscapes in Europe.  This is the land of the vampire, an un-dead monster with a thirst for human blood.

I visited my brother in Dundee for Christmas and was staying at the Dundee Backpackers Hostel. This building is hundreds of years old. They have spent millions turning it into a first class hostel but it still has a creepy vibe about it.

The London Underground is 140 years old, 253 miles long and carves its way beneath London's most historic sites, disturbing what was laid to rest centuries ago. It is no surprise that many ghostly sightings are associated with the Underground.

In the small village of Goosnargh, lies one of Britain's oldest and most haunted buildings, Chingle Hall. Ghosts and poltergeist activity have been reported for many centuries with visions of monks being the most commonly reported phenomena.

Visitors and guests at Carnfield Hall have said they have seen figures out of the corner of their eyes. Two unrelated guests, on separate occasions both described the same ghostly religious figure sat in a window seat in the dinning room.

Bisham Abbey, near Marlow, is a Tudor mansion which has long been known to be haunted. An Abbey formerly occupied the site, now only the adjoining mansion remains. Built around 1260 it was used by the Knights Templar.

Located in the beautiful town of Beechworth, just a few hours from Melbourne is the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum. One of the most seen ghosts is that of Matron Sharpe, her apparition has been seen in several different parts of the hospital.

The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Smithfield, London dating back to the 14th century. The site is reputedly one of the most haunted locations in London; it is featured on many of the London Ghost walks.

In the 1970's a psychic visited Gwrych Castle. Whilst she was there she was drawn to a particular room in the servant's quarters, the men's room. A spirit contacted her, telling her that there was a secret way into the hillside.

Dover Castle is situated at the shortest sea crossing of the English Channel, making it one of the most important defensive sites in Britain. Paranormal activity is abundant, especially in the war time tunnels below the castle's grounds.

The Tower of London is the oldest fortress, palace and prison of its type anywhere in Europe. It is no surprise that it is one of the most haunted Castles in Britain. Hundreds of ghost sightings have been reported over the years.

Portchester Castle is reputed to be haunted by several ghosts, a black monk, and a spectral horseman seen riding through the grounds. There has been evidence of satanic witchcraft rituals found within the graveyard, inside the castle walls.

The ghostly image of a young boy was captured on a camera phone by John Fores, a builder who was demolishing an old school building. He insists the spectral figure was not present when he took the picture of the part-demolished brick building.

The Chantry in Gloustershire, is the house that Edward Jenner owned from 1785 until his death in 1823. Now a Museum dedidcated to his work, the house has become a center for paranormal activity, witnessed by numerous people.

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