Poveglia Island: Venice's Forbidden Isle
A Venetian island used for plague quarantine and an asylum — now abandoned and legendarily haunted.
Plague and asylum
This small lagoon island served as a quarantine station for plague victims for centuries, then as a mental asylum until 1968. Local legend piles horror on its history.The hauntings
Now abandoned and largely off-limits, Poveglia is wrapped in eerie reputation — said to be one of the most haunted places in Italy.Visit
Public access is restricted; the island is best seen from the water on a lagoon tour.Find real haunts near you 🎃
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