Compiano

Comune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Compiano (Parmigiano: Cumpiàn) is a medieval walled town in the Taro Valley (Parmesan Apennines), a 50 minute-drive to the Ligurian Sea and Parma. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3]

CountryItaly
FrazioniBarbigarezza, Breia, Caboara, Casello, Cereseto, Costa, Farfanaro, Isola, Piano Moglie, Ponte, Rio, Roncodesiderio, Sambuceto, Strela, Sugremaro, Trario
Postal code
43053
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Comune di Compiano
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Coat of arms of Compiano
Compiano is located in Italy
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Location of Compiano in Italy
Compiano is located in Emilia-Romagna
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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
  Total
37 km2 (14 sq mi)
Population
 (31 May 2007)[2]
  Total
1,092
  Density30/km2 (76/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
43053
Dialing code050
WebsiteOfficial website
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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 800 AD.

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