The Fair district in Bologna traces its history to the 19th century. The first important fair held in Bologna was in 1888, in the Margherita gardens, inaugurated by King Umberto I with the consort Margherita di Savoia and from the President of the Council Francesco Crispi. Fairs were held more constantly from 1927, the year when the "Littoriale" was built, with the Fair developing alongside the stadium.