One of the oldest festivals in Ital

One of the oldest festivals in Italy. Inspired by a revolt dating back to the 12th century, against a ruthless count that used to drag young girls, about to be married, to his chambers and deflower them, the festival celebrates the people's victory and their freedom. People throw tons of juicy oranges at armored teams, symbolizing the count's guards, traversing the streets in chariots and throwing oranges back at the people.

One of the oldest festivals in Italy. Inspired by a revolt dating back to the 12th century, against a ruthless count that used to drag young girls, about to be married, to his chambers and deflower them, the festival celebrates the people's victory and their freedom. People throw tons of juicy oranges at armored teams, symbolizing the count's guards, traversing the streets in chariots and throwing oranges back at the people.

One of the oldest festivals in Italy. Inspired by a revolt dating back to the, 12th century against a ruthless count that. Used to drag young girls about to, be married to his, chambers and deflower them the festival, celebrates the people s victory. ' And their freedom. People throw tons of juicy oranges at armored teams symbolizing the, count ', s guardsTraversing the streets in chariots and throwing oranges back at the people.