The House of Canossa was an Italian noble family from Lucca holding the castle of Canossa, from the early tenth to the early twelfth century.

Adalbert Atto appears in Canossa in time to give refuge to Queen Adelaide when she was fleeing Berengar II and Willa in 955.

Her court became a refuge for many displaced persons during the turmoil of the investiture dispute and experienced a cultural boom.

In 1111 Matilda was reportedly crowned Imperial Vicar and Vice-Queen of Italy by Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor.

Sigifredo of Lucca along with his three sons built the Castle of Canossa.