| Cagnis Castle | |
|---|---|
Castello Cagnis | |
| Lessolo, Piedmont, Italy | |
 Cagnis Castle in 2009 | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Location | |
  Cagnis Castle | |
| Coordinates | 45°28′49.44″N7°48′43.18″E / 45.4804000°N 7.8119944°E |
Cagnis Castle (Italian : Castello Cagnis) is a castle located in Lessolo, Piedmont, Italy.
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]
The castle is distinguished by its two large towers, one square and the other cylindrical, which have survived the numerous alterations over time. [1]
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