An immersive journey recreating medieval settings and exploring the history, rituals and community spirit of the Palio di Legnano, on the occasion of the 850th anniversary of the Battle of Legnano.
FNM, in collaboration with the Fondazione Palio di Legnano, has organised the exhibition “Stories on the Right Track. The Palio di Legnano” at FERROVIENORD’s Altro Deposito Bagagli exhibition space at Milano Cadorna station. The exhibition is located in the shopping gallery and runs from 10 March to 24 May 2026, Wednesday to Sunday, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. It is closed on Easter Sunday, 25 April and 1 May. The exhibition was inaugurated today at an event attended, among others, by FNM Chairman Andrea Gibelli, FNM Managing Director Fulvio Caradonna, FERROVIENORD Chairman Pier Antonio Rossetti, Fondazione Palio di Legnano Chairman Luca Roveda and Legnano Mayor Lorenzo Radice.
The exhibition centres on a medieval table laid with period objects and utensils, including chairs, a tablecloth, plates, glasses, earthenware containers, spoons, chopping boards and small wooden objects, jugs, a candelabrum and candles, as well as various food items. A helmet, swords, chain mail and nine mannequins wearing historical costumes representing the city’s Contrade (districts)—including a Captain, a Castellana (lady of the manor), a knight, a noblewoman, attendants, a religious figure and children—enrich the story of the Palio. Educational panels and multimedia materials from the Palio di Legnano collections complete the exhibition, with some of these materials displayed on the station’s mezzanine level.
Free advance booking is required to visit the exhibition at the Altro Deposito Bagagli. Registration is available at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.it/e/biglietti-storie-sul-binario-giusto-il-palio-di-legnano-1984610365026
The exhibition is part of the official MuseoCity 2026 programme, which celebrates Milan’s museum heritage through special openings, exhibitions, guided tours and activities across the city.
“FNM’s history, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of its stock market listing this year, is intertwined with the history of the territories in which we operate,” said FNM Chairman Andrea Gibelli. “Through the development of transport networks, starting with the railway, lifestyles, social relationships and local businesses have changed and evolved. There is a connection between physical infrastructure and the networks of local relationships that shape communities. Our goal, and the responsibility we wish to take on, is to promote our historical and cultural heritage, including traditions such as the Palio di Legnano, which deserve to be explored in depth.”
The importance of maintaining strong ties with local communities and organisations has always been central to the Palio di Legnano. “Bringing the Palio and the Battle of Legnano into the heart of Cadorna station means bringing together two Lombard stories that have endured through the centuries,” added Luca Roveda, Chairman of the Fondazione Palio. “Choosing such a central location for the life of Milan and the entire region means opening up our history to the daily flow of thousands of people, transforming a transit space into a place of identity. Our partnership with FNM is allowing us to get to know an organisation that values its heritage while also demonstrating vision and a sense of responsibility towards the future.”
THE PALIO DI LEGNANO
The Palio di Legnano is an annual historical re-enactment commemorating the Battle of Legnano, fought between the Lombard League and Frederick Barbarossa on 29 May 1176. The event features a medieval costume parade and a horse race between the city’s eight Contrade (districts). It culminates on the last Sunday of May with a ceremony rooted in local tradition and history, and is recognised as one of Italy’s most important historical events.
In 2006, the event returned to its original name after decades of being known as the Sagra del Carroccio. Since 2022, its management and promotion have been entrusted to the Fondazione Palio di Legnano. The event is renowned throughout Italy, particularly for its iconographic research and the historical accuracy of its artefacts, and has received national recognition.
In 2026, the Fondazione Palio is celebrating the 850th anniversary of the Battle of Legnano with a programme of special events, including the exhibition at Milano Cadorna station.
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