Castel San Giovanni
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| Comune di Castel San Giovanni | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Piacenza (PC) |
| Mayor | Carlo Capelli |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Area | 44 km² (17 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2006) | |
| - Total | 13,018 |
| - Density | 296/km² (767/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Castellani |
| Dialing code | 0523 |
| Postal code | 29015 |
| Frazioni | Creta, Ganaghello, Fontana Pradosa, Bosco Tosca, Pievetta |
| Patron | St. John the Baptist |
| - Day | June 24 |
| Website: www.comune.castelsangiovanni.pc.it | |
Castel San Giovanni (Piacentine dialect: Castél San Giuàn) is a town and comune in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
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[edit] 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).
[edit] Main sights
- The Collegiata
- Church of San Giovanni Battista (12th century)
- Villa Braghieri-Albesani (18th century), with several frescoed rooms.
[edit] Transports
[edit] Famous people
- Cardinal Agostino Casaroli
[edit] Twinnings
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