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Poveglia, Venice, Italy

Poveglia, Venice, Italy

A short trip from Venice, the beautiful island of Poveglia was once a quarantine zone for people suffering from the plague.

In addition, the island was used as a psychiatric hospital in the early 20th century. Ghost hunters claim this spot is now a hotbed of paranormal activity.

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