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35 Most Haunted Places in the World

"Half a mile offshore from the Lido in Venice, I note that this island—once a plague quarantine zone and later a psychiatric hospital—is reputedly filled with the spirits of former patients, is officially closed to the public, and is so feared that it has repeatedly been put up for sale and only allows pre-approved ferry visits." - Andrea Romano Andrea Romano Andrea Romano is a writer and editor in New York City. For the last eight years, she has been a lifestyle journalist for Mashable, Brit+Co, Reviewed, Bustle, and Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

https://www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/halloween/most-haunted-places-in-the-world

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Island once a plague quarantine, later a mental hospital

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venetian lagoon
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30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy Get directions

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Island once a plague quarantine, later a mental hospital

haunted
ghost island
historical record
venetian lagoon
scary noises
rowboat
Google Rating
4.2 (655)
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30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy Get directions

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