FOSSANO, a city of Piedmont, province of Coni, Sardinia, situated on a lofty hill near the left bank of the Stura, 15 miles N.N.E. of Coni. The hill is crowned with an old castle, and the town itself is encircled by walls. It has an antique and rather gloomy appearance, the houses being
Fossari built upon ranges of arches under which are the footways. It has a cathedral, royal college, mineral baths, and manufactures of silk, paper, and leather. Pop. 16,000.