Castel San Giovanni
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| Castel San Giovanni | |||
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| Comune di Castel San Giovanni | |||
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 Castel San Giovanni
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| Coordinates: 45°3′N 9°26′E / 45.05°N 9.433°E | |||
| 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 | 316.3/km2 (819.2/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.
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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).
After a period under the Dal Verme family of lords-condottieri, it became part of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza in 1485.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Famous people
- Agostino Casaroli, Catholic cardinal
[edit] Twinnings
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