Vardo, in Norway, was once considered the Devil's own town and, between 1621 and 1692, 80 women who lived there were burned alive after being accused of witchcraft.
The town's museum apparently has a fascinating section devoted to the witch-hunting fever that gripped Finnmark in the 17th century. Sadly, I didn't get to see it.
The boat I am on stopped briefly at Vardo late yesterday afternoon. I found my way to Vardo fortress - the other thing that the town is famous for - but didn't have time to also visit the museum before the boat left. It was very dark and well into minus in temperature and I didn't feel like missing my boat!
The picture above shows a view from the fortress battlements.
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