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 | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Compiano | |
![]() Compiano | |
![]() Coat of arms | |
Location of Compiano ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 44°29′50″N 09°39′45″E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Emilia-Romagna |
Province | Parma (PR) |
Frazioni | Barbigarezza, Breia, Caboara, Casello, Cereseto, Costa, Farfanaro, Isola, Piano Moglie, Ponte, Rio, Roncodesiderio, Sambuceto, Strela, Sugremaro, Trario |
Government | |
• Mayor | Sabina Delnevo |
Area | |
• Total | 37 km2 (14 sq mi) |
Population (31 May 2007)[2] | |
• Total | 1,092 |
• Density | 30/km2 (76/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 43053 |
Dialing code | 050 |
Website | Official website |
The top of Compiano's hill is home to the medieval Castello di Compiano.
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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