Canossa Castle
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Location: Canossa, Reggio nell'Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Cliff with the remains of the Canossa Castle. It dominates the Val d'Enza and offers splendid views of the surroundings.
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•June 3, 2020
It was built around 940 by Adalberto Azzo. Known for having been the site of the "Pardon of Canossa": in the midst of the Investiture War, on 27 January 1077, Pope Gregory VII absolved Emperor Henry IV from excommunication in the presence of Countess Matilda and Abbot Hugh of Cluny.
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