Meet your guide at the ticket office of Canossa Castle and begin your journey into the past. Explore the ruins of the castle, nestled in a stunning panoramic position overlooking the ravines of the Reggio Emilia Apennines.

Learn about the Investiture Controversy, one of the most bitter conflicts between political and religious power, and the decisive role of Matilda, who became a symbol of the defence of the authority of the Church and the Christian faith.

Hear about the famous pardon of Henry IV, who was forced to humble himself before Pope Gregory VII and the powerful Countess Matilda of Canossa.

Conclude your tour with an entrance to the National Museum of Canossa, which houses precious testimonies to Matilda's world and medieval civilisation.