The abandoned Venetian island of Poveglia — site of a plague pit and former asylum — is about to take on a happier new identity. On August 1, a group of Venetians will take possession of the ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Poveglia: The Island of Non Return Visit one of the darkest places in Italy where hundreds of souls were forgotten in time. After an acclaimed career as a ...

When we think of islands, images like swaying palm trees, white sand, and beautiful oceans come to our mind. But are all islands really like this? Not really. Some islands are so cursed they come with ...

Venetian activists will transform part of an abandoned island into a public park, where locals can escape the millions of tourists that visit the city each year. The grassroots group, named Poveglia ...

Ruined kitchen equipment is spread at the now abandoned Hospital of Poveglia(Image: Getty Images) Just beyond the busy canals of Venice lies one of the most terrifying islands on Earth, with a dark ...

Some cities suffering the consequences of mass tourism have begun concealing and cordoning off small, tucked-away pockets for locals to enjoy without tourists. Amsterdam has its hidden swimming spots ...

Halloween 2025 is here, and if you're craving more than just costumes and candy, it's time to actually have a look around the world's some of the most haunted places. From cursed castles to eerie ...