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"Steeped in dark history as a former quarantine zone for plague victims and later an asylum in the early 20th century, Poveglia island is a hub for paranormal activity and a haunt for ghost hunters." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
Island once a plague quarantine, later a mental hospital
30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy Get directions