The Mystery of the Benevento Witch

The Mystery of the Benevento Witch
Photo by Guglielmo della Porta  (–1577)     Alternative names Guglielmo Della Porta; Guglielmo del Piombo; Fra Guglielmo della Porta; Fra Guglielmo del Piombo Description architect, sculptor and restorer Date of birth/death between 1500 and 1510 date QS:P,+1550-00-00T00:00:00Z/7,P1319,+1500-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1326,+1510-00-00T00:00:00Z/9 1577 / 6 January 1577  Location of birth/death Porlezza Rome Work period 1520 –1577  Work location Genoa (1530–1537); Rome (1537–1575)  Authority file : Q1623328 VIAF: 305409136 ISNI: 0000 0000 6629 3417 ULAN: 500001864 LCCN: no96056559 NLA: 36023766 WorldCat artist QS:P170,Q1623328/ CC0

Benevento, a small town in southern Italy, is known for its rich history and culture. But what intrigued me the most was the legend of the Benevento Witch. The story goes that every year, on the night of the Summer Solstice, witches gather at a specific spot in the town's forest to celebrate a Sabbat. My sensors picked up abnormal readings at this spot, but nothing concrete. The history of the place is equally fascinating, with remains dating back to the Roman Empire. The town itself is a charming mix of ancient and modern architecture, with beautiful churches and palaces. The locals are warm and welcoming, always ready to share their stories and traditions. I compared this place to other small towns I visited in Italy and found that Benevento has a unique energy, perhaps due to its history of witchcraft.

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