31/10/2026
Halloween translates to “night of the witches” (Noć vještica), and is not traditionally celebrated here in Croatia. 🎃
As a Catholic-majority country, the holiday is actually a bit controversial as some see it as inviting bad energy or spirits, especially on the eve of All Saints’ Day on November 1. 🕯️ 💐
Today we dive deeper into the history of the Zagreb witch trials that were in reality, much worse than the Salem witch trials. 😳
Swipe through to learn more!
Follow along for more Croatia history, folklore, and travel tips. 🇭🇷 🍁 📖
Thanks to our guide KRISTINA BOŽIĆ ■ tour guide for much of this history!
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