Compiano Explained

Compiano
Official Name:Comune di Compiano
Coordinates:44.4972°N 9.6625°W
Region:Emilia-Romagna
Province:Parma (PR)
Frazioni:Barbigarezza, Breia, Caboara, Casello, Cereseto, Costa, Farfanaro, Isola, Piano Moglie, Ponte, Rio, Roncodesiderio, Sambuceto, Strela, Sugremaro, Trario
Mayor:Sabina Delnevo
Area Total Km2:37
Population Total:1092
Population As Of:31 May 2007
Postal Code:43053
Area Code:050

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. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[1]

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Emilia Romagna. 31 July 2023. it.