Felino (Parmigiano: Flén) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Parma in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 90 km west of Bologna and about 13 km southwest of Parma. As of 2011 it had a population of 8,621.

History

The town developed around the castle, built in 9th century, and the municipality was established in 1806. The town is the traditional home of Salame di Felino, along with other cities in Parma.

Geography

Felino is in the western area of the Province of Parma, and its territory is part of the Boschi di Carrega Nature Park. The municipality borders with Calestano, Langhirano, Parma and Sala Baganza. It counts 13 hamlets (frazioni):

Main sights

The main attractions are a castle, Castello di Felino (dating to the 9th century AD and destroyed by Ludovico Sforza in 1483, but now restored) and the museum of salami, a typical food of the area.

Twin towns