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The spooky island of Poveglia

In Italy, you may not only see the world’s most ancient sites but also a haunted island. The island of Poveglia is known as an “Island of Ghosts” due to its twisted history. For more than 100 years, the place has been used as a quarantine station for plague sufferers. Around 160,000 people are believed to have been cremated here. Now the island is officially prohibited from tourist visits.

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October 9, 2023 | 8:08 pm