Over 80,000 people gathered at Bucharest
Bucharest's Insula Ingerilor, known for its enigmatic tales surrounding the Lacul Morii lake, hosted the three-day West Side Halloween Fest. (Photo AP)
Romanian Halloween fest
It is the largest Halloween festival in the Eastern European nation since the fall of communism. (Photo AP)
Lake surrounding the area remained deserted for years
The lake Lacul Morii was artificially constructed after the demolition of hundreds of homes, two schools, a church, and a cemetery took place, leading to the relocation of approximately 11,000 graves, feeding spooky tales of lost souls, wandering ghosts and strange lights appearing at night. (Photo AP)
Lacul Morii lake was created in late 1980s
Both the Angels’ Island and the surrounding Lacul Morii lake have been shrouded in mystery stories ever since the lake was artificially created. (Photo AP)
Woman wearing a seemingly blood-stained shirt
Everyone dressed in costumes, wearing monster-like makeup, dancing or happily taking photos with scary creatures. (Photo AP)
Horror movie-like experience
Skeleton models, monster masks, skulls, and cotton spider webs added to the eerie ambiance. (Photo AP)
Vampire outfit
Some visitors dressed as Bram Stoker's Dracula inspired by a Romanian medieval prince. (Photo AP)
Spooky tales of lost souls
Organizers supplied 18.5 tons of pumpkins, over 2,300 hay bales, and incorporated decorations by the well-known Romanian floral designer Nicu Bocancea. (Photo AP)