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Stories and curiosities for October 20, from the Italy of a thousand bell towers.

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No story for this day yet: here are the towns celebrating and the village of the day.

Village of the day Arborio Vercelli

Arborio in the province of Vercelli: the imperial diploma to the bishop, the rice named after the village and the round church of San Martino.

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International White Truffle Fair 📍 Alba · From October to December, the world's most expensive scent draws gourmets from every cont… Grape Festival 📍 Marino · On the first Sunday, the fountains pour wine: Italy's oldest harvest festival (1925). Barcolana 📍 Trieste · On the second Sunday, thousands of sails fill the gulf: among the world's most crowded re… Varola Chestnut Festival 📍 Melfi · The chestnuts of Mount Vulture take the stage beneath Frederick II's castle.

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