Castel San Giovanni


Comune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy



































Castel San Giovanni

Comune

Comune di Castel San Giovanni

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Coat of arms of Castel San Giovanni
Coat of arms



Castel San Giovanni is located in Italy

Castel San Giovanni

Castel San Giovanni



Location of Castel San Giovanni in Italy



Coordinates: 45°3′N 9°26′E / 45.050°N 9.433°E / 45.050; 9.433
Country
Italy
Region
Emilia-Romagna
Province
Piacenza (PC)
Frazioni
Bosco Tosca, Creta, Fontana Pradosa, Ganaghello, Pievetta, Campo d'oro
Government
 • Mayor
Lucia Fontana
Area
 • Total
44 km2 (17 sq mi)
Elevation

74 m (243 ft)
Population (31 August 2010)
 • Total
13,917
 • Density
320/km2 (820/sq mi)
Demonym(s)
Castellani
Time zone
CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST)
CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code
29015
Dialing code
0523
Patron saint
St. John the Baptist
Saint day
June 24
Website
Official website


the Railway station.


Castel San Giovanni (Piacentino: Castél San Giuàn) is a town and comune in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.




Contents





  • 1 History


  • 2 Main sights


  • 3 Famous people


  • 4 Twinnings




History


The origins of the town are probably related to an ancient pieve called Olubra and a fortress called Castellus Milonus, which preceded the construction of a new castle by Alberto Scoto in 1290 (now also disappeared).


After a period under the Dal Verme family of lords-condottieri, it became part of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza in 1485.



Main sights


  • The Collegiata (14th century), with Baroque portals and a 1496 crucifix by Giacomo del Maino and his son Giovanni Angelo.

  • Church of San Giovanni Battista (12th century)


  • Villa Braghieri-Albesani (18th century), with several frescoed rooms.


Famous people



  • Agostino Casaroli, Catholic cardinal


  • Pippo Santonastaso, Italian actor


Twinnings



  • Croatia Slunj, Croatia







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