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Battle of the Oranges

Ivrea's carnival battle, when teams on foot pelt armored horse-drawn carts with oranges for three days, re-enacting a medieval revolt.

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When
The last three days of Carnival, before Ash Wednesday, February or March
Where
Turin
Our full guide to Battle of the Oranges is being written. It's on the Northwest Italy list as If You're Nearby among festivals, events and seasons.

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