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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
International relations
= Twin towns — Sister cities
=Castel San Giovanni is twinned with:
Slunj, Croatia
Dunellen, New Jersey, United States
References
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