| Coordinates | 45°3′N 9°26′E |
|---|---|
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Piacenza (PC) |
| Frazioni | Bosco Tosca, Creta, Fontana Pradosa, Ganaghello, Pievetta, Campo d'oro |
| Mayor | Valentina Stragliati |
| Area total | 44 km² |
| Population total | 13917 |
| Population as of | 31 August 2010 |
| Population demonym | Castellani |
| Elevation | 74 m |
| Saint | St. John the Baptist |
| Day | June 24 |
| Postal code | 29015 |
| Area code | 0523 |
| Website | Official 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 actor
- Bongiorni Matteo, Italian institution
Twin towns
Castel San Giovanni is twinned with:
- Slunj, Croatia
- Dunellen, New Jersey, United States[1]
References
- ^ https://www.dunellen-nj.gov/about_dunellen/sister_city_val_tidone_italy.php. Borough of Dunellen Official Website