Ivrea's Battle of the Oranges Is Raucous, Sticky Fun

As part of a special series for 2022, we’re doing a deep visual dive into fascinating Carnival traditions around the world. As traditions pass through decades and generations, sometimes their origins get a little hazy. The Carnival of Ivrea is one of those. But regardless of how it started, the Battle of the Oranges, as it is known, has become a deeply rooted tradition that brings visitors from around the world to the town in northwest Italy. One of the stories behind the festival is that it is a reenactment…

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