Castle of Canossa, Medieval fortress in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
The Castle of Canossa stands on a white sandstone cliff in the Reggio Emilia Apennines, featuring remaining walls and fortifications from its original structure.
Built around 940 by Adalbert Atto, the castle gained recognition in 1077 when Emperor Henry IV sought forgiveness from Pope Gregory VII during the Investiture Controversy.
The Naborre Campanini Museum within the castle grounds displays archaeological discoveries from excavations conducted in 1877 and 1893, presenting regional medieval artifacts.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins by following marked hiking trails through the Reggio Emilia countryside, with guided tours available from April through October.
The castle incorporates a triple line of defensive walls, which protected both the noble residence and a Benedictine monastery housing twelve monks.
Location: Canossa
Website: http://www.castellodicanossa.it/
Address: SP73 Loc. Castello di, 42026 Canossa RE
Phone: +393668969303
Website: http://castellodicanossa.it
GPS coordinates: 44.57580,10.45620
Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:24
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