Castle of Compiano
June 26th, 2007 by admin
A few km away from the town of Borgo val di Taro, nearby the border of Emiali, Liguria and Tuscany, lies the Castle of Compiano, in a very prominent position over the valley.
The castle’s origins dates back to XVI -XVII century, when was under the control of the Landi family. It had public schools, markets and its own currency. After a period of decline, its importance rose again during World War II, in which it became the capital of the “Free territory of Valtaro”.
The castle seen from a street of the village around it
Today, the castle is public property and inside it there are two important museums, and a part of it is now a relais with park, pool and congress center.
There’s a curious legacy between the Castle and the Prince Albert of Monaco, who came to visit the castle the 9th july 2003.
A wonderful rose bush nearby the castle’s entrance
Awarded as one of the most beautiful villages of Italy, the old village of Compiano lies all around the omonimous castle. The old walls surrounding it are perfectly mantained and you can walk over them, enjoying a wonderful sight on the Taro Valley.
another view of the castle from the entrance
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