Felino

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

History The town developed around the castle, built in 9th century, History of Felino and the municipality was established in 1806. History of San Michele Tiorre 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. Boschi di Carrega on parks.it The municipality borders with Calestano, Langhirano, Parma and Sala Baganza.

It counts 13 hamlets (frazioni): The frazioni of Felino (Portale Abruzzo) The frazioni of Felino (Comuni e Città)

Village Population Elevation Barbiano 64 366 m Ca' Cotti 29 174 m Ca' Gialla 108 164 m Ca' Roma 21 153 m Casale 339 150 m La Resga 31 163 m Monticello 24 365 m Parigi 21 180 m Poggio 266 262 m San Michele de' Gatti 319 220 m San Michele Tiorre 1,495 186 m Sant'Ilario Baganza 75 286 m Soragnola 42 247 m

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 Cumières, France Twinnings of Felino (municipal website)

Felino

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