Premio Bancarella
Italian literary award in several categories (1953–)
The Premio Bancarella is an Italian literary prize established in 1953. It is given in Pontremoli every year, on either the last Saturday or the last Sunday in July.
Six books are selected and awarded the Premio Selezione Bancarella. The booksellers establish the winner with their vote. The awarding of the prize takes place in the last evening.
Premio Bancarella is at the 72nd edition in 2024.
List of winners
This is a complete list of winners through 2023.
Premio Bancarella della Cucina
The Premio Bancarella della Cucina, inaugurated in 2006, is awarded by the Fondazione Città del Libro together with the Accademia Italiana della Cucina and is intended to promote the gastronomic traditions and heritage of Italy.,
Other prizes
Other prizes assigned in Pontremoli together with Bancarella are: Premio Bancarellino and Premio Bancarella Sport.
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