Next 5 September, at the Janara Festival – The Witches of Benevento, there will be a historic moment:

the Municipality of Siligo will be officially admitted into the prestigious Network of Witch Cities, alongside iconic places such as Triora, Salem (USA), Benevento and many others.

Representing Siligo, during the opening conference at the Municipal Theatre of Benevento, will be Mayor Giovanni Porcheddu, who will bring the town’s voice and formalize the entry into the network. The president of Intrecci Culturali, Paolo Bellotti, will also be present.

This recognition also comes thanks to the Ammajare Festival, which has been able to enhance memory and reflection around the figure of the so-called “witch of Siligo” Julia Carta, a woman tried by the Inquisition and who became a symbol of resistance, knowledge and historical memory.

A step that enriches the community and highlights the cultural and identity value of a territory tied to myths, lore and traditions that span the centuries. 

 See you in Benevento from 5 to 7 September 2025: a journey through history, herbs, astrology and magic that celebrates the bond among the Municipalities of the Network.