Felino (Parmigiano: Flén) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Parma in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) west of Bologna and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) southwest of Parma. As of 2011 it had a population of 8,621.[2]
The town developed around the castle, built in 9th century,[3] and the municipality was established in 1806.[4] The town is the traditional home of Salame di Felino, along with other cities in Parma.[citation needed]
Felino is in the western area of the Province of Parma, and its territory is part of the Boschi di Carrega Nature Park.[5] The municipality borders with Calestano, Langhirano, Parma and Sala Baganza.[6]
It counts 13 hamlets (frazioni):[7][8]
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.[citation needed]