Julius II Cursed A Spanish Town

Trasmoz, a town in Spain, was excommunicated in the 13th century for alleged witchcraft. Later, in 1511, Pope Julius II reinforced this judgment by placing an official curse on the village. Remarkably, neither the excommunication nor the curse has ever been lifted. Today, the town embraces its unique status: every June, during the Feria de Brujería (Witchcraft Fair), it names a local "Witch of the Year."

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