Mission To Infamous Asylum Island of Venice 

only when i got back did i realize that we were the ones haunting the island. damn.

For those non-Italians who are curious about the story behind it: Poveglia is one of the many islands located in the Laguna Veneta. Its history is very ancient, just like pretty much every other island that was once part of the powerful Venetian Republic during the middle ages and even after. In the early 2000s Poveglia strangely reached a good amount of popularity in the US due to the spreading over there of many creepy stories, all allegedly set in its old abandoned buildings. As someone who lives not to too far from there, all these stories have always been so fascinating, but unfortunately, are based only on convenient hoaxes invented by foreigners that loved to over-romanticize on what is simply one of the abandoned islands of the lagoon. In case someone wants some more context, the island was indeed used as a quarantine zone, hundreds and hundreds of years ago, and it may in fact have to this day some corps buried on its grounds, but way fewer than what many foreigners think, as the officially documented number of people who perished on the island, might be something like 20, while the so called "asylum" was simply a rest-home for old people, and spoiler alert: it was a very normal place with no crazy doctors or evil spirits inside 😅

Other RU-vidrs - "I hear a whisper." "Was that a thud?" "This place is creepy." Shiey - "This is my playground." "It's so peaceful." This is the reason he is way better than any other RU-vidr.

Seeing the views when y'all are on the roof is amazing. It really does remind me of Assassin's Creed with the broken down buildings and overgrown vegetation. Awesome excursion :)

9:56 "Claustrophobic" says the guy who crawled through curved ventilation pipe in abandoned soviet bunker :D

I'm loving the comments. They werent always so kind and appreciative. Thanks Shiey for the unique quality content!

It can be a terrible, awful, no-good day, but Shiey videos always make it better.

So happy to be part of your next journey Shiey! Thank you for bringing this feeling of sun and freedom again for us during this gloomy days. Keep chasing and filling your heart with joy by doing what you truly loves since it's so important for such ,,wild cat souls" ;) All the best for you and stay safe! 💙

Shiey has literally been to the craziest abandoned places, explored lost mines and bunkers, went train surfing all across Europe and even to Chernobyl Shiey when he touches the bottom of a bridge in Venice: I feel special right now

I love how nature reclaims what was theirs, and I love a Shiey video to give me a boost, thanks bro 👊

I have been waiting for this all day, my good friend Shiey! Take care, keep us posted!

First learned about Poveglia on an episode of the television show ‘Ghost Adventures.’ Then I took a high school class trip to Italy in 2014, and stayed two nights in Venice. Our hotel was DIRECTLY across the water from this island. It was insane to see it in-person. I’m glad you guys got the chance to explore it Shiey! Great content as always.

knowing what we know about Shiey, there's something cute and amusing about the old guy offering him a hand on the boat and telling him "careful"

Anyone else ever just have a terrible no good day, finally sit down to relax and shiey is at the top of your feed? Total attitude adjustment! Thanks for sharing what you do shiey, it means an awful lot to a lot of people out here.

All of this and no adverts, youtube can learn a lot. Thanks sheiy, you have me as a patreon...

1:24 Seeing shiey going past the road I do everyday to uni fills up my heart of joy, you’re amazing!❤

nothing like a shiey adventure to cheer me up when I'm sick. Big up from Jamaica and stay safe out there

Venice still looks like it did when I visited with my parents (I was 7 yrs old) back in 1955. Thanks for the memories.

Dude when I see you upload I get a big smile on my face. I love your content sm ❤ I always wish the best for you and your companions :)) Thank you for bringing comfort to many of us Shiey

I watch almost every single one of your videos. And every single experience, every video makes me as happy as it makes me want to cry. You are making your dreams come true, helping us see things we could never imagine to see our selfs ever in our life. I am very, very thankful for your content. It is both mindsoothing and relaxing. Please keep going for many more years ! I wish I could ever manage to realize my dreams to explore the world like you do. Experience a glimpse of the freedom you manage to achieve. - thank you shiey !

When Checkmate is with Shiey, you know it'll be a good adventure

i like so much this type of videos, just boys hanging out and having fun together on the adventures. the island is so pretty and chill and i'm glad that i can explore it with you :)

this is what I love with Shiey videos. there is always an excitement when they climb on rooftops for an Overview of the place. I Love that part, climbing an old structures then after you can see a beautiful overview.

This is one of my newest favorites from you man. Always an inspiration. I always find comfort when watching these. Your videos are about the only comforting thing I can stomach to watch when I'm sick. So I binge watch them all over again.

That reminds me of Uncharted, really nice!

yeah boy! another shiey vid! highlight of my day for sure! keep up the great work!

Thanks for being so consistent with your quality Shiey. You and your friends are lucky to share these experiences with each other while you explore these awesome places. Stay safe and stay motivated bud!

Probably the only content creator that i can immerse myself even through the screen like i am actually there myself. Your videos are the best exploration videos out there. Keep it up ❤

For sure haunted just listen to the voice at 8:55 - 8:57!!! You where not alone there guys!

Your ability to ignore those furious gulls is uncanny.

I love the content you make so DAMN much shiey! Its such appreciated to get to explore the world through you! i've done a little exploring/adventures here in sweden. But nothing like you. Love to see it!

Aside from the actual mission, i always enjoyed how the natural landscape takes over. The scenery from wherever you're at makes me feel like I'm there.

so many fucking comments!! i'm so glad shiey is still working hard. It's been 3 minutes since upload!!

love your vids bro, they always inspire me to maintain my grip on reality, to not make a office room or my computer screen my entire reality

Hey man I'm so proud of you. I've been with you since the early days and you just keep getting better. Stay safe and keep having fun my man! Much love from USA

Thank you for sharing, Shiey. I love your videos, especially when you explore abandoned buildings or things like that in my country.

I really love it when you come to italy, not many people have the occasion to go visit poveglia because it's illegal and if they catch you it's a really hefty fine

There are a lot of urban exploration channels discussing the history and societal aspects of places, and those are great at providing insight into how places develop over time. But, I also like how Shiey focuses more on the natural and spiritual aspects of places. It helps give me the full picture and makes me appreciate man-made and natural sights all the more.

This was very cool and timely. It just so happens that my wife and daughter are in Italy right now for a couple of weeks on their yearly visit. They usually get to Venezia at some point, but not this year. So....thanks for taking me to a new place!

Love your content!! Get so excited when I see a new video uploaded. Been addicted since I found your channel but I've watched it all.

Please do never stop what you do. You are a living legend. Best content on youtube by far! Much love

Weird story.. my mother wrote her diploma thesis in architecture university about building a museum out of the buildings on this island, because she made a year abroad in venice. And now i see my favourite RU-vidr climbing around these buildings.

Shiey -- The Poet of Spaces and Places

loving the new content each time it’s uploaded, keep it up shiey!

Wasn’t sure what I was going to watch tonight but now I do 🍻

Man this is beautiful, seeing Shiey exploring one of the most beautiful places in my country with an Assassin's Creed style atmosphere is incredible! Btw does anybody knows what sleeping bag he's using? I see it in every other video

Thanks for bringing me back to Venice! I was just there visiting two months ago and I really wish I was still there.

That was pretty damn awesome! Hope there's more to come soon. Thanks for the video

I love Shiey, Checkmate and Matt adventures together, they looks like super kind, relaxed and positive persons, great friends to hang with !

This video brings me so much joy man, the nature and the overgrown buildings are so nostalgic and peacefull. I love it

id like to say i watch your videos as soon as you upload them, but i respect your content too much and i always wait for the perfect moment to watch, while im wide awake and in a great mood, i love the videos keep it up

always looking forward to your videos! exited to see the journey! :D

Thanks for bringing me along. Loved trekking through the overgrowth with you guys.

Living life vicariously throught Shiey's eyes, thank you for putting out such good content my friend, love it :)

I’m really enjoying Shiey going back to abandoned places. I do like the missions trips, but I especially like the abandoned explorations

I've seen almost all of Shiey's content here on YT. This is one of the best.

I saw this island on Ghost Adventures a long time ago and it seemed way scarier 😅 And checkmate got a lot chubbier since your Chernobyl series with him 😬

Kinda wish these shorter adventure videos were a little longer, love your videos ✌️

this was probably the most chill video you made lol

great video. the overgrowth with the vines there is beautiful

Thank you for your journeys, my day just got better!

Damn, that island has been abandoned since 1968 and the bell tower dates back to the 12th century.

Love your videos shiey keep finding dope places to venture to!

for some reason the entire foliage felt so unreal, the overgrown parts and greens were amazing. Love your exploration

Shiey's subtle dry deadpan sarcasm is too good lmfaooo

Checkmate has been eating good since the Chernobyl days

10:51 It's an autoclave. it is a vacuum system that allows the stretching of clothes. The place is not a crematorium but a laundry.

Checkmate is living my dream of slowly morphing into a lesbian social worker.

I LOVE YOU SHIEYYYYYYYY

As a ghost from the Island, thanks for visiting us. It was fun watching you guys hunting us😂

Glad to see you back man love your videos can't wait for the next video . Stay safe❤

The way the boat guy was holding his hand out to help you guys in the boat so sweet and wholesome. Was he interested in hearing about your guys adventure?

the goat is back

I feel so special watching your videos man. They are amazing!

I love the way shiey looks at things, he thought everything was cool and interesting, he wasnt like "this is scary or spooky" super refreshing

Awesome! Thanks for taking me to Poveglia, I always wanted to go there Shiey!!

That green foliage with the singing birds ahhh, that'd be bliss for me

don't think I've ever seen shiey with any amount of bed hair lmao seems like it was a good rest I really loved this video! The atmosphere and the views were gorgeous!!

really really cool video man. loved the atmosphere of this place. seems like your little group has more planned. can’t fuckin wait to see what’s next for you

You're the best, Shiey! You're giving me the freedom I'm way too afraid of! And shoutout to Checkmate and Matt as well because they seem to 'complete' ( that's the wrong word but i don't have the right one) you perfectly!

Shiey always finds some new and amazing place to chill. Love these vids, man.

you want to find someone you can trust like Shiey trusts this damn old rusty scaffolding

Been watching for years ma. You really help me to travel to a different world with your videos brother. Thank you so much.

I've been wondering when you would visit this island. Excited to finally see it!

1:43 "do you feel special? I feel special" I'm trying to live my life with more enjoyment like you guys

This would make for a great horror story, as you were exploring this beautiful island I thought of the story all the way through XD amazing vid as always dude! keep it up

It is very lovely to see the world from your view, Every new adventure you go on is exciting to see. I am very happy to have found your channel 3 years ago. I can't wait to see what's next. ✌😁

Damn, since i live pretty close i visit Venice once in a while and was there about a week ago. would've been awesome to spot you on the streets, great video as always!

Beautiful island. So peaceful. It always amazes me how you can climb so high. So glad the boat came.

This was so nice watching. So calming for my soul.

Italy is a great place for such kind of journeys. I like to discover these exciting spots and enjoy the peaceful silence. Spending a day at an Ex-NATO Base in the mountains (ACE-High System), in an huge hospital or in very large industrial areas alone or with a friend makes me feel alive. Taking pictures and Videos, generating Movieclips with emotional atmosphere completes this type of adventure. Maybe one day i will also upload them. Thanks Shiey for your inspirational videos. Great stuff 💪

My man, it was beautiful and exciting. Tnx for the experience. Craving for more.

This is on my bucket list now. Awesome stuff!

this island is basically one big graveyard. so many bodies were dumped here that something like half the soil is from decomposed body tissue. they just piled them as high as possible on the islans to keep the mainland from infection

Thank you for these videos, with having CH at least I can still have some sort of experience of what I love. All the best

I remember seeing this on that one ghost hunting show and I always wanted to see more of the island and now I can live vicariously through this video

Back to binge the last couple uploads that I've missed. I'm loving these trio vids.

Bro, awesome trip as always from you three. I did already watch it on Matt's channel but its nevertheless good to see a new trip uploaded from you.

Bro, that was sick, amazing views from roof, I didn't know about that island, looking forward to seeing you guys next, stay safe

To me this was the coolest place youve been to. Just amazing