Castel San Giovanni, Administrative commune in Province of Piacenza, Italy
Castel San Giovanni extends across 44 square kilometers of land in the Emilia-Romagna region at an elevation of 74 meters above sea level.
The settlement originated from an ancient pieve called Olubra and fortress Castellus Milonus before Alberto Scoto established a new castle in 1290.
The Collegiata di San Giovanni Battista, dating from the 14th century, displays a 1496 crucifix created by Giacomo del Maino and Giovanni Angelo.
The town maintains essential services for its 14,097 residents, including schools, recreational facilities, and direct connections to major northern Italian cities.
Villa Braghieri-Albesani, an 18th-century residence, contains multiple rooms decorated with period frescoes that reflect regional artistic traditions.
Location: Province of Piacenza
Capital city: Castel San Giovanni
Elevation above the sea: 74 m
Shares border with: Arena Po, Borgonovo Val Tidone, Bosnasco, Pieve Porto Morone, Rovescala, San Damiano al Colle, Sarmato, Ziano Piacentino
Website: https://comune.castelsangiovanni.pc.it
GPS coordinates: 45.05907,9.43418
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
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