The former church in Granada, rumoured to be haunted, underwent some renovation work when it was transformed into the seat of the Provincial Council of Granada and something disturbing was found under the foundations of The Buried Bones. Human remains were discovered, providing an answer to the question of who had haunted the building over the centuries.
Granada, a city steeped in Moorish history and heritage, boasts several haunted buildings that fascinate both locals and tourists. Among these enigmatic structures, one stands out on Calle Mesones in the city center. What began as a Moorish hermitage later became the Church of St. Magdalena and now serves as a council building. This historic monument hides a obscure secret that intrigues and unsettles those who delve into its mysteries.
After the church buildings were privatized, the church was converted into a fabric warehouse and it was said that even then it was haunted. The people who worked there did not dare to go inside, except in pairs, because of all the strange things that were happening in the warehouse where they stored fabrics.
Rolls of fabric began to tip over, and strange sounds were heard throughout the building, creating an unsettling feeling.
Buried bones unearthed: a sinister discovery
Supposedly the same thing was reported when Woolworth Chain took over the building. Lights would turn on and off and objects would take on a life of their own. They closed it down seven years later and it is said that when they closed the doors the lights would come on. But nothing was as horrifying as what they found when they renovated the place.
During the renovation of the senior Provincial Council building of Granada, a shocking discovery sent shivers down the spine of workers. Beneath the ruined walls and crumbling foundations, human bones were unearthed – many of them those of children. The sheer number of bones found in the building was unsettling, raising questions about the history of the building and the stories that lay within its hushed walls.
The macabre find added fuel to the fire of haunting tales that had circulated for years. Employees who spent time in the building claimed to have experienced strange occurrences—gusts of wind from nowhere, flickering lights, and an unsettling presence that permeated the air. These paranormal phenomena only contributed to the building’s reputation as a place of darkness and mystery.
When the council moved into the building, workers continued to walk in pairs, with security guards leaving one by one at night. It is said that the only one who dared to continue working there was a deaf worker who couldn’t hear all the sounds that seemed to be coming from the building.
Spirit Priest: Haunting Apparition
Legends surrounding the haunted building also speak of a ghostly priest, believed to date back to the building’s time as St. Magdalene’s Church. Witnesses have reported seeing a ghostly figure dressed in priestly garb, silently gliding through the halls and crypts of the haunted building. The ghostly priest adds an extra layer of intrigue and hauntings to an already chilling tale.
As visitors and locals alike continue to explore, the fascination with Granada’s haunted building remains an enduring phenomenon. The allure of uncovering forgotten stories and encountering otherworldly phenomena attracts those seeking a thrill and a deeper connection to the city’s affluent history. Whether it’s the bones buried beneath the building’s foundations or the spirits of a long-dead priest, Granada’s haunted building continues to fascinate and send shivers down the spines of anyone who dares to enter.
References:
Halloween in Granada | Ghosts and Legends | Cicerone
Top 5 Haunted Places in Spain
Top 10 Most Famous Haunted Houses in Spain – Idealist
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