On the first weekend of October, the old slaughterhouse plaza in Rome’s Testaccio neighborhood transformed into something far more enchanted. The Mercatino delle Streghe—the Witches’ Market—returned for its seasonal opening at Città dell’Altra Economia, drawing locals, families, and curious travelers into a free, open-air gathering of tarot, crystals, herbs, and gothic craftsmanship. Illustration of a witches' market. Held Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, the market