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15 Forbidden Destinations You Can Never Visit

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Italy: why is the island of Poveglia so famous but rarely visited?

7. Poveglia Island, Italy

Located in the Venetian Lagoon, Poveglia Island has a dark history that has led to its isolation. Once a quarantine station for plague victims and later an asylum for the mentally ill, it is rumored to be haunted by the spirits of those who perished there. While the Italian government has officially closed the island to visitors, some adventurous souls still seek to uncover its dark past.

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