CASTIGLIONE, the name of numerous towns and villages of Italy, the principal of which is the CASTIGLIONE DELLA STEVIERE, in the Austrian delegation of Mantua, 22 miles N.W. of the town of that name. It is chiefly noted for the victory gained here by the French over the Austrian forces 5th August 1796. It has several churches, a ruined castle, and about 5000 inhabitants.