Battle of the Oranges
The Battle of the Oranges is a spectacular three-day historical reenactment during the Ivrea Carnival, symbolizing a popular rebellion against a tyrant, involving nine teams and hundreds of thousands of pounds of flying citrus.

📜 Historic Italian carnival event in Ivrea, Piedmont.
🔍 Reenacts a 12th-century popular rebellion against a tyrant.

Why Go

🍊 Witness Italy's largest food fight, using over 500,000 pounds of oranges
🎭 Experience a unique historical re-enactment with elaborate costumes and teams
🎉 Enjoy a vibrant, passionate community festival with deep local traditions

Why Avoid

⚠️ Can be violent, participants often leave with cuts and bruises
🍊 Direct participation involves being hit by oranges

Tips

🧢 Wear a traditional red Phrygian Cap to signal non-combatant status and avoid being targeted
🗓️ The event takes place for three days leading up to Fat Tuesday, typically in February or March

Last updated 28 days ago

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