Castel San Giovanni

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Castel San Giovanni
Comune
Comune di Castel San Giovanni

Coat of arms
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 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 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.

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