Why do we want to visit places where crimes and tragedies happened? The dark tourism phenomenon
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Why do we want to visit places where crimes and tragedies happened? The dark tourism phenomenon

SAPO Notícias30 August 2026 at 13:14

The article addresses the phenomenon of dark tourism, which consists of visiting places associated with crimes and tragedies. This tourist trend has been growing and has become increasingly visible in today's society.

Among the visited places are former concentration camps, historic prisons, war scenes, crime-associated neighborhoods, and locations linked to famous criminals. These destinations attract an increasing number of tourists.

The article raises the question of why people are attracted to these dark places, exploring the psychology behind this form of tourism that combines history, memory, and, in some cases, morbidity.

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