Traslazione della Croce
Edition 2026 Sacred music Heritage Medieval

Traslazione della Croce

The last ceremony of the Legnano Palio cycle

Legnano — Milano (215)
Dates 05 Jun โ€” 05 Jun 2026
Location Legnano (215)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Traslazione della Croce

The Traslazione della Croce is the ceremony that closes the Legnano Palio cycle. After the Palio race, Ariberto's Cross - the symbol of victory - is solemnly transferred from the Basilica of San Magno to the church of the Contrada that won the edition, where it will be kept for a year. It is a sober and deeply felt rite by the contrada members, which symbolically seals the Palio season and accompanies the trophy to its new home until the following May.

The rite that closes the Palio

The Traslazione della Croce is one of the Ceremonies of the Legnano Palio, in the Municipality of Legnano (Province of Milan). It is the last ceremony of the Palio cycle: after the race at the end of May, Ariberto's Cross, the trophy won by the winning Contrada, is carried in procession from the Basilica of San Magno - the city's religious heart - to the church of the triumphant Contrada.

A symbolic transfer

The ceremony has a strong identity value for the community of Legnano. The Cross remains in the custody of the winning Contrada for the entire year, until, on the eve of the next Palio, it is returned to be put back into play. The Traslazione is therefore both a moment of celebration for the winning contrada members and a closing rite that connects one edition of the Palio to the next, keeping alive the bond between faith, history, and tradition that characterizes the entire Legnano event.

Traslazione della Croce โ€” edition 2026

The Traslazione della Croce 2026 is the last Ceremony of the Palio cycle. Ariberto's Cross is transferred from the Basilica of San Magno to the church of the Contrada that won the 2026 Palio, in a solemn ceremony open to the public.

On June 5, 2026, the Traslazione della Croce takes place, officially closing the Palio cycle of the 2026 edition of the Palio di Legnano. Ariberto's Cross leaves the Basilica of San Magno to reach the church of the Contrada that won the Palio, where it will be kept for a year.

Programme Traslazione della Croce 2026

The ceremony includes the procession to transfer Ariberto's Cross from the Basilica of San Magno to the church of the Contrada that won the 2026 Palio, with the participation of the authorities of the Collegio dei Capitani and the contrada members. The detailed timetable will be announced on the official website in the preceding days.

Highlights Traslazione della Croce 2026

The solemn transfer of Ariberto's Cross to the winning Contrada, the concluding rite of the Palio year.

Prices Traslazione della Croce 2026

Public ceremony with free admission.

Practical information — Traslazione della Croce

When

In the days following the Palio, at the beginning of June (June 5, 2026).

Where

Departure from the Basilica of San Magno, in Piazza San Magno in Legnano, to the church of the winning Contrada.

How to get there

Legnano is reachable by train (Milan-Domodossola line) and by car (A8 Legnano exit). The ceremony takes place in the historic center.

Admission

Public and free ceremony.

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Where does it take place โ€” Traslazione della Croce

Basilica di San Magno

Basilica di San Magno, Piazza San Magno, 20025 Legnano

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Traslazione della Croce in brief

Sacred music Heritage Medieval Historical reenactment Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Milano

History of Traslazione della Croce