Trasmoz, Medieval village in Zaragoza Province, Spain.
Trasmoz is a municipality in Zaragoza Province situated at approximately 765 meters elevation near the El Moncayo mountain range in the Aragon region. The village spreads across hilly terrain with traditional stone buildings arranged in narrow lanes that reflect settlement patterns from earlier centuries.
During medieval times, Trasmoz was excommunicated by the Catholic Church following conflicts between local authorities and Veruela Abbey over water rights. This extraordinary ecclesiastical event shaped the settlement's early identity and made it a place with a singular historical standing.
Each year, Trasmoz honors a community member with the title 'Witch of the Year' by placing white identification plaques on their residence doors.
The settlement can be reached via the A-68 highway or N-232 road from Zaragoza, then via the N-122 toward Borja and local roads. The location sits in a mountainous area, so expect winding roads and variable weather conditions in the mountain region.
The settlement's castle houses a museum dedicated to the history of witchcraft persecution and medieval supernatural beliefs. Each year, a community member receives the title "Witch of the Year," marked by white identification plaques placed on their residence door.
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