Episode
Ghost Adventures: Poveglia Island
Overview
Poveglia Island, off the coast of Venice, Italy, is one of the world's darkest epicenters. According to legend, the island was formed from the ashes of burned plague victims, criminals and mental patients who were exiled there.
Details
- Series
- Ghost Adventures
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2009-11-13
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Poveglia Island is Episode 2 in Season 3 of Ghost Adventures. It aired on 2009-11-13. The runtime is 45 min.
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