Castel San Giovanni

Comune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy

45°3′N 9°26′E / 45.050°N 9.433°E / 45.050; 9.433CountryItalyRegionEmilia-RomagnaProvincePiacenza (PC)FrazioniBosco Tosca, Creta, Fontana Pradosa, Ganaghello, Pievetta, Campo d'oroGovernment • MayorLucia FontanaArea • Total44 km² (17 sq mi)Elevation74 m (243 ft)Population • Total13,917 • Density320/km² (820/sq mi)DemonymCastellaniTime zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal codeDialing code0523Patron saintSt. John the BaptistSaint dayJune 24WebsiteOfficial website

Castel San Giovanni (Piacentino: 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 di San Giovanni Battista (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 actority
• Bongiorni Matteo, Italian istitution

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Castel San Giovanni is twinned with:

• Slunj, Croatia
• Dunellen, New Jersey, United States^[3]

References