Mole Vanvitelliana
The Mole Vanvitelliana in Ancona, Le Marche, Italy.
Also known as the Lazaretto, this 18th-century building was constructed on an artificial island in Ancona Port to serve as a quarantine station and Leprosarium. 1733-1743.
It was built to house possibly infected travellers, goods arriving in the port, and lepers.
Now renovated, it's the site of the Tattile Omero Museum and holds exhibitions.
Mole Vanvitelliana
The Mole Vanvitelliana in Ancona, Le Marche, Italy.
Also known as the Lazaretto, this 18th-century building was constructed on an artificial island in Ancona Port to serve as a quarantine station and Leprosarium. 1733-1743.
It was built to house possibly infected travellers, goods arriving in the port, and lepers.
Now renovated, it's the site of the Tattile Omero Museum and holds exhibitions.