A dark autumn in Dolceacqua and Triora
Ancient rituals, spine-chilling tales, strange coincidences, mysteries: Autunno Nero in Dolceacqua and Triora is a unique experience. Every Saturday starting from 11st April to 27 June 2026.
Walk through the historic centre of Dolceacqua and Triora delve into its dark side, experiencing its Autunno Nero. Starting on 11st April, every Saturday from 10 p.m., the Ghost Tour storytellers from Autunnonero will guidw you through the night in the village that, by day, captivated Monet and in Triora, the ancient village nestled in the Argentina Valley, where every corner tells of ancient traditions, legends of witches and magic.
Dark Autumn
The west part of Liguria is overflowing with tales of spirits, witches, and ghosts: even in Dolceacqua, dark stories are told, such as the spells of the witch Saga, from whom, according to legend, the name Dolceacqua (“Dus-Saga”) is derived. Starting on 11st April, the Autunnonero storytellers will lead the Ghost Tour through the narrow streets of the Téra district, the oldest heart of the village: from the Old Bridge to the Doria Castle, narrating stories of pagan myths, witch trials, bloodshed, and ghostly tales. In Triora in 1588, several women from Triora were victims of one of the bloodiest witchcraft trials in Liguria. Everything is documented in the documents on display at the Ethnographic and Witchcraft Museum.
The creative direction is by Andrea Scibilia’s Autunnonero, under the patronage of the Municipality of Dolceacqua and in collaboration with its Cultural and Recreational Centre.
How to participate
The tours can be booked online at www.autunnonero.com It is also possible to purchase tickets as gift vouchers and book an entire Ghost Tour. A minimum of 10 people is required to activate a tour.
