Castel San Giovanni (Piacentino: ) 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 Stateshttps://www.dunellen-nj.gov/about_dunellen/sister_city_val_tidone_italy.php. Borough of Dunellen Official Website
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