Compiano
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| Comune di Compiano | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Parma (PR) |
| Mayor | Marco Bruschi (since June 14, 2004) |
| Elevation | m |
| Area | 37 km² |
| Population | |
| - Total | 1,096 |
| - Density | 30/km² |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | |
| Dialing code | 050 |
| Postal code | 56100 |
| Frazioni | see list |
| Website: www.comune.compiano.pr.it | |
Compiano is a medieval walled town in the Taro Valley (Parmesan Appeninis), a 50 minute-drive to the Ligurian Sea and to Parma.
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[edit] 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 CE.
[edit] Main sights
On the top of Compiano's hill stands the Castello di Compiano.
[edit] Landscape
Taro and Ceno Valley, still pretty wild, are famous for their mushrooms.
[edit] Fractions
Barbigarezza, Breia, Caboara, Casello, Cereseto, Costa, Farfanaro, Isola, Piano Moglie, Ponte, Rio, Roncodesiderio, Sambuceto, Strela, Sugremaro, Trario.
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