POVEGLIA
THE REAL HISTORY OF THE ISLAND
– Between History, Truth and Legend –

What do a remote island in the Venice Lagoon have in common with the major cities of the East?
Why did sailors from every country and religion pay homage to the island with cannon salutes?
Why was a commemorative coin minted in honor of the events in which the island was a protagonist?
Why does Poveglia cyclically “disappear” from view, only to reappear after decades or centuries?
The island of Poveglia is known worldwide for the legends that surround it. Ghosts, plague deaths, macabre visions.

Where do these legends come from? Is there any truth to them or is it all an invention?
An accurate historical reconstruction “enlarged” and supplemented with recordings, photos and videos that prove that in Poveglia, the energies sparked by the events still linger, along with the voices of those who lived here.

With audio recordings and photos of those who never left Poveglia.

Alessandro Bronchi and Susy Biaggiotti, two enthusiasts of folk traditions and legends, who have managed to combine historical research with technology to document how much truth lies behind the phenomena and legends that have always fascinated us.

For the first time, the true history of the island of Poveglia has been reconstructed in a book, from the dawn of time to the present day. The history, the legends, and even the uncomfortable truths, collected in a single volume. In two years of research, we took hundreds of photos and recorded hours of audio and video. Each discovery brought further surprises.

The darkest legends about the island faded, but new forms of interest were formed.
Someone welcomed us. Someone turned to us in supplication. Someone confided in us.

The island is not abandoned, not in the common sense of the term. Discover with us those who have never left the island.

Look at their images. Listen to their voices.

Buy our book: 145 full-color pages, extended photos and diagrams, link to listen to the audio recordings.

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