Compiano

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]

Compiano
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 [1]
• 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.

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.