7 castles of Buronzo: the consortium castle
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Conrad II of Franconia confers the feudal rights to various properties on Guala Casalvolone, including Burontium. This is the first written reference to the existence of the village and its castle.
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S. Abbondio church appears in a document that certifies its dependence on the S.S. Pietro e Paolo Cluny priory of Castelletto.
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The families of the consortium leave Visconti rule, moving to the protection of the Savoys, for whom Buronzo is a key point for expansion in the Vercelli area.
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Buronzo castle is attacked by the Spaniards, who break down some of the walls and capture several lords, demanding a high ransom for their release.
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The lords obtain tax exemption from the Duke of Savoy, after the castle is devastated during the conflict between Charles Emmanuel I and Spain. The castle begins to be rebuilt in baroque style.
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The most important part of the castle, which was acquired by the municipality and carefully restored, is once again open to the public.
