Compiano

Compiano (Parmigiano: Cumpiàn) is a medieval walled town in the Taro Valley (Parmesan Apennines), a 50 minute-drive to the Ligurian Sea and to Parma.

Compiano
Comune di Compiano
Compiano
Coat of arms
Location of Compiano
Compiano
Location of Compiano in Italy
Compiano
Compiano (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°29′50″N 09°39′45″E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceParma (PR)
FrazioniBarbigarezza, Breia, Caboara, Casello, Cereseto, Costa, Farfanaro, Isola, Piano Moglie, Ponte, Rio, Roncodesiderio, Sambuceto, Strela, Sugremaro, Trario
Government
  MayorSabina Delnevo
Area
  Total37 km2 (14 sq mi)
Population
 (31 May 2007)[2]
  Total1,092
  Density30/km2 (76/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
43053
Dialing code050
WebsiteOfficial website

The top of Compiano's hill is home to the medieval Castello di Compiano.

History

It was said the Grimaldis, the Royal Family of Monaco, have their roots right here. A marble plate hung on the castle wall reports all the royal families that have inhabited the castle since the year 800 AD.




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