City/Town:Trasmoz
Name of the place:Trasmoz
Country:Spain
Province/Département:Zaragoza
Region:Aragón
Natural characteristics:It is located at an altitude of 765 metres and part of its municipal district is included in the Moncayo Natural Park, with important beech woods and forests.
Location:41.82621609554065, -1.7227429897082172
Reasons for its inclusion:The town has given rise to legends about witches and covens, some of which were recreated by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer. It is the only Spanish village officially cursed and excommunicated by the Catholic Church, whose excommunication has not yet been re
Presence in films, literary works, art, etc.:Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer writes about Trasmoz and its witches.
Related organization:https://www.ayuntamiento.es/trasmoz
Related stories or tales:During his stay in Vera del Moncayo, Bécquer developed some of his most emblematic narratives, such as the story of Tía Casca. In "Cartas desde mi Celda" he recounts the adventures of this mysterious and 'dangerous' character who lived in Trasmoz.
Videos:https://www.facebook.com/EDirectoTVE/videos/trasmoz-pueblo-de-brujas/675285386191216/