Castello di Rossena, Medieval castle in Canossa, Italy

Castello di Rossena is a medieval fortress in the municipality of Canossa, Emilia-Romagna, begun around 950 on an earlier structure that forms its keep, comparable in type to the nearby Torre di Rossenella. It is organised on three levels and enclosed by three successive rings of walls; inside the walls stands the church of San Matteo Apostolo.

Construction probably began around 950, on a pre-existing structure that became the keep, comparable in type to the nearby Torre di Rossenella. The castle was first held by the Canossa family, then passed to the Da Correggio until 1612, when the Duchy of Parma took possession. A restoration in 2000 allowed the structure to be used for hospitality.

The castle's name comes from the locality of Rossena, a hamlet of Canossa. Within its three rings of walls stands the church of San Matteo Apostolo, still the religious reference for the small community around the fortress.

The castle now operates as a hostel and regularly hosts conferences and events, so access to certain areas may vary depending on the day. It is worth checking what is currently open before making the trip, as conditions can change.

The castle's oldest part is a keep that predates the fortress begun around 950, and its layout is compared to the nearby Torre di Rossenella. Within the three rings of walls stands the church of San Matteo Apostolo, and since the 2000 restoration the complex has also been used for hospitality.