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Inland from Sanremo, at the head of the Valle Argentina, Triora is the "village of the witches": between 1587 and 1589 one of Italy's best-known witch trials was held here, and the village has turned that painful memory into part of its identity.
The village
Triora is a maze of stone carruggi, arches and houses built against one another at almost 800 metres, with views over the whole valley. You can only get around on foot, in comfortable shoes: climbs and steps are everywhere, and that is part of the appeal.
The memory of the witches
The ethnographic and witchcraft museum tells the story of the sixteenth-century trial and of peasant life in the valley; in the lanes you come across references, small shops and the Cabotina, the place tradition associates with the alleged witches. It is a true and tragic story, told today with a balance between memory and legend.
Bread and flavours
Triora bread, baked in large loaves that keep for a long time, is the village's signature product: you buy it in the shops of the old town along with cheeses and produce from the valley.
The Valle Argentina
Going up or down the valley, Taggia deserves a stop with its old town and arcades, as do Badalucco and Montalto, stone villages along the stream. Walkers will find paths towards the Ligurian mountains; in summer, the pools of the Argentina stream are a much-loved local spot, to be used with caution and with respect for any prohibitions.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Triora?
By car from the coast, up the Valle Argentina from Arma di Taggia; there are also bus connections from the coast, with timetables to check in advance.
How long does the visit take?
Half a day for the village and the museum; a full day if you add stops in the valley.
Is Triora suitable for people with limited mobility?
The village is made of climbs and steps: the visit requires a minimum of mobility.