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Ivrea Carnival (Italy)

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The parade, the beginning to the battle days

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The parade, the beginning to the battle days

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The parade, the beginning to the battle days

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The parade, the beginning to the battle days

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Men of different neighborhoods, prepare for the battle

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Men of different neighborhoods, prepare for the battle

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Men of different neighborhoods, prepare for the battle

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Men of different neighborhoods, prepare for the battle

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Women also prepare for the battle

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Women also prepare for the battle

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Someone, more prudent, wearing the protective mask

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Someone, more prudent, wearing the protective mask

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Men of different neighborhoods, prepare for the battle

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Men of different neighborhoods, prepare for the battle

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Here come the battle chariots pulled by two or four horses

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Here come the battle chariots pulled by two or four horses

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Here come the battle chariots pulled by two or four horses

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Here come the battle chariots pulled by two or four horses

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Here come the battle chariots pulled by two or four horses

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Here come the battle chariots pulled by two or four horses

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The bells, put on the horses, warn the crowd that the battle wagons are coming

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The bells, put on the horses, warn the crowd that the battle wagons are coming

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The bells, put on the horses, warn the crowd that the battle wagons are coming

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The bells, put on the horses, warn the crowd that the battle wagons are coming

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The Chariot, over thirty, representing the guards of the tyrant who fight against people

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The Chariot, over thirty, representing the guards of the tyrant who fight against people

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Each chariot has a team of shooters representing the guards of the tyrant who fight against people

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Each chariot has a team of shooters representing the guards of the tyrant who fight against people

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The Chariot representing the guards of the tyrant who fight against people

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The Chariot representing the guards of the tyrant who fight against people

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Every neighborhood prepares the ammunition (oranges), ready to throw the oranges against to the guards on the chariots

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Every neighborhood prepares the ammunition (oranges), ready to throw the oranges against to the guards on the chariots

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Every neighborhood prepares the ammunition (oranges), ready to throw the oranges against to the guards on the chariots

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Every neighborhood prepares the ammunition (oranges), ready to throw the oranges against to the guards on the chariots

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The Miller\\\\\\\'s Daughter, symbol of freedom from the tyrant, passes through the neighborhoods of the battle

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The Miller\\\\\\\'s Daughter, symbol of freedom from the tyrant, passes through the neighborhoods of the battle

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The battle begins

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The battle begins

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People, fights against the chariots with the guards of tyrants

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People, fights against the chariots with the guards of tyrants

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People, fights against the chariots with the guards of tyrants

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People, fights against the chariots with the guards of tyrants

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People, fights against the chariots with the guards of tyrants

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People, fights against the chariots with the guards of tyrants

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People, fights against the chariots with the guards of tyrants

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People, fights against the chariots with the guards of tyrants

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Strictly forbidden to throw oranges to horses and coachmen

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Strictly forbidden to throw oranges to horses and coachmen

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Among the people of the neighborhoods and the guards on the chariots are held long battles with oranges

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Among the people of the neighborhoods and the guards on the chariots are held long battles with oranges

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Among the people of the neighborhoods and the guards on the chariots are held long battles with oranges

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Among the people of the neighborhoods and the guards on the chariots are held long battles with oranges

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Among the people of the neighborhoods and the guards on the chariots are held long battles with oranges

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Among the people of the neighborhoods and the guards on the chariots are held long battles with oranges

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Only the guards on the chariots have the hard hats because bombarded by thousands of oranges

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Only the guards on the chariots have the hard hats because bombarded by thousands of oranges

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The guards on the chariots, they defend themselves effectively against those on the ground

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The guards on the chariots, they defend themselves effectively against those on the ground

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The guards on the chariots, they defend themselves effectively against those on the ground

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The guards on the chariots, they defend themselves effectively against those on the ground

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Only the guards on the chariots have the hard hats because bombarded by thousands of oranges

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Only the guards on the chariots have the hard hats because bombarded by thousands of oranges

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Only the guards on the chariots have the hard hats because bombarded by thousands of oranges

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Only the guards on the chariots have the hard hats because bombarded by thousands of oranges

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The guards on the chariots, they defend themselves effectively against those on the ground

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The guards on the chariots, they defend themselves effectively against those on the ground

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The oranges will break against helmets creating liters of juices that quickly fill the streets and squares

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The oranges will break against helmets creating liters of juices that quickly fill the streets and squares

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The oranges will break against helmets creating liters of juices that quickly fill the streets and squares

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The oranges will break against helmets creating liters of juices that quickly fill the streets and squares

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The horses pass quiets in the crowd while behind them there is the battle

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The horses pass quiets in the crowd while behind them there is the battle

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In few hours, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges (Oranges are destined to be destroyed and are not edible)

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In few hours, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges (Oranges are destined to be destroyed and are not edible)

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The battle between the people on the ground and the guards of the tyrant on the chariot

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The battle between the people on the ground and the guards of the tyrant on the chariot

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The battle between the people on the ground and the guards of the tyrant on the chariot

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The battle between the people on the ground and the guards of the tyrant on the chariot

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In the evening, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges destined to be destroyed and not eatable

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In the evening, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges destined to be destroyed and not eatable

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In the evening, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges destined to be destroyed and not eatable

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In the evening, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges destined to be destroyed and not eatable

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In the evening, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges destined to be destroyed and not eatable

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In the evening, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges destined to be destroyed and not eatable

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In the evening, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges destined to be destroyed and not eatable

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In the evening, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges destined to be destroyed and not eatable

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The day of battle is over. On chariots and in the squares, the throwers finally are in rest

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The day of battle is over. On chariots and in the squares, the throwers finally are in rest

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The day of battle is over. On chariots and in the squares, the throwers finally are in rest

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The day of battle is over. On chariots and in the squares, the throwers finally are in rest

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The day of battle is over. On chariots and in the squares, the throwers finally are in rest

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The day of battle is over. On chariots and in the squares, the throwers finally are in rest

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The day of battle is over. On chariots and in the squares, the throwers finally are in rest

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The day of battle is over. On chariots and in the squares, the throwers finally are in rest

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In the evening, just in time to cleaning and after, a night to wait a new day for another battle

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In the evening, just in time to cleaning and after, a night to wait a new day for another battle

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Where is Ivrea

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Where is Ivrea

The parade, the beginning to the battle days
The parade, the beginning to the battle days
The parade, the beginning to the battle days
The parade, the beginning to the battle days
Men of different neighborhoods, prepare for the battle
Men of different neighborhoods, prepare for the battle
Men of different neighborhoods, prepare for the battle
Men of different neighborhoods, prepare for the battle
Women also prepare for the battle
Women also prepare for the battle
Someone, more prudent, wearing the protective mask
Someone, more prudent, wearing the protective mask
Men of different neighborhoods, prepare for the battle
Men of different neighborhoods, prepare for the battle
Here come the battle chariots pulled by two or four horses
Here come the battle chariots pulled by two or four horses
Here come the battle chariots pulled by two or four horses
Here come the battle chariots pulled by two or four horses
Here come the battle chariots pulled by two or four horses
Here come the battle chariots pulled by two or four horses
The bells, put on the horses, warn the crowd that the battle wagons are coming
The bells, put on the horses, warn the crowd that the battle wagons are coming
The bells, put on the horses, warn the crowd that the battle wagons are coming
The bells, put on the horses, warn the crowd that the battle wagons are coming
The Chariot, over thirty, representing the guards of the tyrant who fight against people
The Chariot, over thirty, representing the guards of the tyrant who fight against people
Each chariot has a team of shooters representing the guards of the tyrant who fight against people
Each chariot has a team of shooters representing the guards of the tyrant who fight against people
The Chariot representing the guards of the tyrant who fight against people
The Chariot representing the guards of the tyrant who fight against people
Every neighborhood prepares the ammunition (oranges), ready to throw the oranges against to the guards on the chariots
Every neighborhood prepares the ammunition (oranges), ready to throw the oranges against to the guards on the chariots
Every neighborhood prepares the ammunition (oranges), ready to throw the oranges against to the guards on the chariots
Every neighborhood prepares the ammunition (oranges), ready to throw the oranges against to the guards on the chariots
The Miller\\\\\\\'s Daughter, symbol of freedom from the tyrant, passes through the neighborhoods of the battle
The Miller\\\\\\\'s Daughter, symbol of freedom from the tyrant, passes through the neighborhoods of the battle
The battle begins
The battle begins
People, fights against the chariots with the guards of tyrants
People, fights against the chariots with the guards of tyrants
People, fights against the chariots with the guards of tyrants
People, fights against the chariots with the guards of tyrants
People, fights against the chariots with the guards of tyrants
People, fights against the chariots with the guards of tyrants
People, fights against the chariots with the guards of tyrants
People, fights against the chariots with the guards of tyrants
Strictly forbidden to throw oranges to horses and coachmen
Strictly forbidden to throw oranges to horses and coachmen
Among the people of the neighborhoods and the guards on the chariots are held long battles with oranges
Among the people of the neighborhoods and the guards on the chariots are held long battles with oranges
Among the people of the neighborhoods and the guards on the chariots are held long battles with oranges
Among the people of the neighborhoods and the guards on the chariots are held long battles with oranges
Among the people of the neighborhoods and the guards on the chariots are held long battles with oranges
Among the people of the neighborhoods and the guards on the chariots are held long battles with oranges
Only the guards on the chariots have the hard hats because bombarded by thousands of oranges
Only the guards on the chariots have the hard hats because bombarded by thousands of oranges
The guards on the chariots, they defend themselves effectively against those on the ground
The guards on the chariots, they defend themselves effectively against those on the ground
The guards on the chariots, they defend themselves effectively against those on the ground
The guards on the chariots, they defend themselves effectively against those on the ground
Only the guards on the chariots have the hard hats because bombarded by thousands of oranges
Only the guards on the chariots have the hard hats because bombarded by thousands of oranges
Only the guards on the chariots have the hard hats because bombarded by thousands of oranges
Only the guards on the chariots have the hard hats because bombarded by thousands of oranges
The guards on the chariots, they defend themselves effectively against those on the ground
The guards on the chariots, they defend themselves effectively against those on the ground
The oranges will break against helmets creating liters of juices that quickly fill the streets and squares
The oranges will break against helmets creating liters of juices that quickly fill the streets and squares
The oranges will break against helmets creating liters of juices that quickly fill the streets and squares
The oranges will break against helmets creating liters of juices that quickly fill the streets and squares
The horses pass quiets in the crowd while behind them there is the battle
The horses pass quiets in the crowd while behind them there is the battle
In few hours, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges (Oranges are destined to be destroyed and are not edible)
In few hours, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges (Oranges are destined to be destroyed and are not edible)
The battle between the people on the ground and the guards of the tyrant on the chariot
The battle between the people on the ground and the guards of the tyrant on the chariot
The battle between the people on the ground and the guards of the tyrant on the chariot
The battle between the people on the ground and the guards of the tyrant on the chariot
In the evening, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges destined to be destroyed and not eatable
In the evening, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges destined to be destroyed and not eatable
In the evening, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges destined to be destroyed and not eatable
In the evening, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges destined to be destroyed and not eatable
In the evening, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges destined to be destroyed and not eatable
In the evening, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges destined to be destroyed and not eatable
In the evening, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges destined to be destroyed and not eatable
In the evening, streets and squares are covered by a layer of oranges destined to be destroyed and not eatable
The day of battle is over. On chariots and in the squares, the throwers finally are in rest
The day of battle is over. On chariots and in the squares, the throwers finally are in rest
The day of battle is over. On chariots and in the squares, the throwers finally are in rest
The day of battle is over. On chariots and in the squares, the throwers finally are in rest
The day of battle is over. On chariots and in the squares, the throwers finally are in rest
The day of battle is over. On chariots and in the squares, the throwers finally are in rest
The day of battle is over. On chariots and in the squares, the throwers finally are in rest
The day of battle is over. On chariots and in the squares, the throwers finally are in rest
In the evening, just in time to cleaning and after, a night to wait a new day for another battle
In the evening, just in time to cleaning and after, a night to wait a new day for another battle
Where is Ivrea
Where is Ivrea

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The Historic Carnival of Ivrea (from February 11 to March 1), originated in the early 1800, was inspired from a fact happened in the Middle Ages when  a baron who starved the town, was driven away thanks to a miller’s daughter who rebelled against the “jus primae noctis” roused the people to revolt. Even today, the Miller's daughter is the heroine of the Carnival, accompanied by General and its guards. The spectacular Oranges Battle, is the people’s rebellion against tyranny. In the battle the people, represented by orange throwers on foot without any protection, pull the oranges at the feudal lord’s army, protected by masks, on the horse-drawn carts. Although the Carnival of Ivrea lasts practically the whole month of February with events and shows, the heart of the carnival are the three days of the battle of the oranges. A tradition, even for many tourists who come to Ivrea from around the world, absolutely unforgettable.
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www.storicocarnevaleivrea.it