Английская Википедия:Castel San Giovanni
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Castel San Giovanni (Piacentino: Шаблон:Lang) 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 actority
- Bongiorni Matteo, Italian istitution
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Castel San Giovanni is twinned with:
- Шаблон:Flagicon Slunj, Croatia
- Шаблон:Flagicon Dunellen, New Jersey, United States[1]
References
- ↑ https://www.dunellen-nj.gov/about_dunellen/sister_city_val_tidone_italy.php. Borough of Dunellen Official Website
