Castel San Giovanni
castle, chateau
112m
Provincia di Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna

Castel San Giovanni (Piacentino: Castél San Giuàn) is a town and comune in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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Previous names
Castel San Giovanni, Castello San Giovanni
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Description

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 (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.

Useful information

No

2.00 EUR

Bellissima vista sul lago Idra

Macchina della soda