Cagnis Castle
| Cagnis Castle | |
|---|---|
Castello Cagnis | |
| Lessolo, Piedmont, Italy | |
Cagnis Castle in 2009 | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Location | |
Cagnis Castle | |
| Coordinates | 45°28′49.44″N 7°48′43.18″E / 45.4804000°N 7.8119944°E |
Cagnis Castle (Italian: Castello Cagnis) is a castle located in Lessolo, Piedmont, Italy.
History
The castle, already documented in the 13th century,[1] belonged for a long time to the Counts of Castellamonte, who had jurisdiction over the town of Lessolo.[1][2] In the 14th century, the original structure was destroyed during the Tuchini revolt but was later rebuilt.[1] Over the centuries, the fortification was transformed into a baronial palace.[1] The castle likely served as the birthplace of Francesco Ruffini.[2]
Description
The castle is distinguished by its two large towers, one square and the other cylindrical, which have survived the numerous alterations over time.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Tutte le fortificazioni della provincia di Torino in sintesi pagina 1, Castelli del Piemonte". Mondi Medievali (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ a b "CASTELLO DI LESSOLO | Luogo FAI". Fondo Ambiente Italiano (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-02-25.
External links
Media related to Castello Cagnis at Wikimedia Commons