Poveglia island, located off Venice, is known as the 'Island of Ghosts' due to its abandoned buildings and haunting history. It was first abandoned in the 14th century and later became a quarantine station for plague victims in the late 1700s, resulting in around 160,000 burials on-site. The island's soil is believed to contain a large percentage of ashes and decomposed bodies. Poveglia also housed a mental asylum before its complete abandonment. Access is forbidden for tourists, although some exceptions exist for filmmakers and explorers.
The deserted hospital and a prison on Poveglia island are believed to be haunted, leading to a ban on tourists visiting due to safety concerns.
Poveglia served as a quarantine station for plague victims in the late 1700s, becoming a mass grave site where around 160,000 were buried.
Legend states that much of the island's soil consists of ash and decomposed bodies, contributing to its reputation as the 'Island of Ghosts'.
British explorers described their journey to Poveglia in 2020, emphasizing the dark history and sense of horrors that permeate the site.
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