Triora
A high mountain stone village deep in the Argentina Valley, famous for the 16th-century witch trials and home to a witch museum. Known as “the Salem of Italy.”
Triora lies at about 780 m in the mountains, roughly 40 km north of Sanremo. It is listed among Italy’s most beautiful villages. Between 1587 and 1589, Italy’s most famous witch trials took place here, in which dozens of women were accused of witchcraft. The village still has the site of the “Witches’ House,” and the Museum of Ethnography and Witchcraft tells this history. Medieval stone lanes, arches and castle ruins create a mysterious atmosphere, and the shops sell witch-themed souvenirs and local black bread. Themed festivals are held each year at the end of summer and around Halloween. It is about a 40-minute drive from Taggia, along winding mountain roads.
Opening hours
All day (museum approx. 10:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Monte Bignone
- Apricale
- Perinaldo
- Bussana Vecchia
- Taggia
- Sanctuary of Madonna della Costa
- Villa Ormond Gardens
- La Pigna