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Battle of the Oranges · Cheese Rolling & Quirky Festivals
A violent and historical orange-throwing battle with 9 teams and about 500 tons of oranges. Takes place during Carnival in February lasting 3 days. Infrastructure is medieval town setup with daily costs between €80-200. Participants wear protective red hats (heavily padded recommended). Injuries are common. Visitors often combine the event with trips to Turin and the Italian Alps.
Destination Overview
A violent and historical orange-throwing battle with 9 teams and about 500 tons of oranges. Takes place during Carnival in February lasting 3 days. Infrastructure is medieval town setup with daily costs between €80-200. Participants wear protective red hats (heavily padded recommended). Injuries are common. Visitors often combine the event with trips to Turin and the Italian Alps.
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- Best season
- Winter
- Difficulty
- 8
- Region
- Italy, Ivrea
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