Magic has always intrigued us as humans. While some respect and honor the tradition, others detest it! Practiced widely in the past, today, the most we can get of magic is at Halloween parties and within the realm of Harry Potter books. There are only a few places that remain where people who believe in magic roam freely, where magic is an accepted part of the culture. If you are a fan of witches, or if you simply love magic, here are some places you should visit. Take a glance into history, witness the bizarre events taking place, and maybe even meet a witch in person!
Here, we’re going to take a look at some curiosities in the unimaginable world of magic. Below, click Next, and discover what the magic world has in store for you.
Salem
Salem, Massachusetts is known for the infamous witch-hunts that took place in 1692-1693. Today, in Salem, you can visit the Witch House, the Salem Witch Museum, the Witch Dungeon Museum, and the Witch History Museum.
Catemaco
Catemaco in Mexico is known as the land of sorcerers and has a tradition of magic spanning centuries. it is practiced by men known as Brujos. The Brujos are known for spiritual healing and selling various magical portions, occult items, and casting spells.
Harrisville Cemetery
The Harrisville Cemetery in Rhode Island holds a special curiosity for those interested in magic: the grave of the witch Bathsheba Sherman. She once lived in the town and was accused of sacrificing a baby to the devil. She is said to have died most mysteriously in 1885, with her body turning to stone!
Pendle Hill
Pendle Hill in Lancashire has a history of witch hunts, which took place in 1612. Many of these witches were accused of child murder and even cannibalism! Travelers today search the hill for clues of witches, archaeologists look for artifacts, and thrill-seekers hike on trails once used by witches.
The Witches Market
If you get a chance to travel to Bolivia, you must visit La Paz in Cerro Cumbre to witness the El Mercado de las Brujas or The Witches Market. In this market, you will find witches called Yatiri wearing black hats and selling items of magic, like talismans, amulets, potions, and plants used in rituals.
Harz Mountains
Brocken is the highest peak of the Harz Mountains in Northern Germany and has long been associated with witchcraft. It is said that Brocken is the place for sacrifices offered to the God Woden. The peak is the meeting point for witches at the festival of Walpurgisnacht, held on the 30th of April.
The Harz Mountains are also the setting for Goethe’s Faust, where he talks about the mystical legend where a man sells his soul to the devil! The mountains have many trails in the forest to learn about herbs and plants for the more botanically inclined witch!
Bla Jungfrun Island
The strange and isolated island of Bla Jungfrun in Sweden is said to be the home of witches and wizards. They are said to convene here and make offerings to the devil. Now a national park, Bla Jungfrun allows visitors, but everyone must leave before sundown.
There have been many bizarre discoveries on this island, like intriguing stone labyrinths, prehistoric alters, and even evidence that some rituals were performed here! One cannot take stones from the island, as they are known to bring bad luck.
