Castel San Giovanni
| Castel San Giovanni | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Castel San Giovanni | ||
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  Castel San Giovanni Location of Castel San Giovanni in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°3′N 9°26′E / 45.050°N 9.433°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Piacenza (PC) | |
| Frazioni | Bosco Tosca, Creta, Fontana Pradosa, Ganaghello, Pievetta, Campo d'oro | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Carlo Giovanni Capelli | |
| 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 | |
Castel San Giovanni (Piacentine dialect: Castél San Giuàn) is a town and comune in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
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
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