Traslazione della Croce
The last ceremony of the Legnano Palio cycle
About Traslazione della Croce
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 — edition 2026
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
Prices Traslazione della Croce 2026
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 — Traslazione della Croce
Basilica di San Magno
Basilica di San Magno, Piazza San Magno, 20025 Legnano