Oak of the Witches, Historic oak tree in San Martino in Colle, Italy.
The oak tree extends 15 meters high with a trunk circumference of 4 meters and a horizontal crown spanning 40 meters.
During World War II, German soldiers planned to cut down the oak for firewood, but the villa owner's intervention prevented its destruction.
Local stories tell of witches gathering on the oak's branches for ceremonies, leading to its name and the unusual horizontal growth pattern.
The ancient oak stands within the grounds of Villa Carrara, where visitors can observe its massive branches spreading parallel to the ground.
According to regional tales, this oak might be the tree where Pinocchio was hanged by thieves in Carlo Collodi's famous story.
Location: Capannori
Elevation above the sea: 110 m
Address: Gragnano
GPS coordinates: 43.86812,10.64834
Latest update: May 15, 2025 21:43
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