The town boasts an excellent museum of witchcraft, and to this day has a powerful association with witches.

Some decedents of the original witches can still be seen in the town to this day.

Triora’s beauty overshadows a gruesome Middle Ages renown.

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A group of women from Triora and local villages were accused of sacrificing babies to The Devil.

They were tried, tortured, and burned alive between 1587-89.

“La Cabotina”, the place of their blasphemous rites still exists.

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The residents of Triora seems to take a rather morbid pride on the towns dark history.

Triora also holds a series of folklore- and horror-themed events and festivals.

Witch prison door

Parking for witches only

Witch dolls at a shop

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