Castle of Felino

The castle stands in a panoramic position overlooking the valleys of the Parma and Baganza streams. Built in 890, extended and fortified in the following centuries, it reached the height of its splendour in the mid-14th century with the powerful Rossi family, who held it until 1483. Captured by Lodovico il Moro (the Moor), it then passed to the Pallavicino, Sforza and Farnese families who completed the residential layout. Dominated by four angular towers, this square and solid building is encircled by a moat and preserves the ‘Courtyard of Honour’ within its walls. It is a prestigious venue for banquets, exhibitions and conventions. The cellars house the Salami Museum.

LOCALITY: Municipality of Felino, 18 km from Parma

OPENING PERIOD: from February to December

OPENING HOURS: the Castle can be partially visited (external walls and courtyard) from 14 February to December, from Wednesday to Sunday 12am-6pm. Free admission.
Bar and restaurant. On the occasion of banquets it may not be possible to visit the castle; it is therefore advisable to telephone before setting off.
Salami Museum, from 17 February to December, Saturday and holidays, 10am-12.30pm and 3pm-6pm. Admission by payment. Guided visits upon reservation.

PRICE TICKETS: free entry in the castle.
Paying entrance in the Salami Museum:
full price: Euro 5,00
reduced price: Euro 4,00 for groups (min. 15 persons) and adults over 65 years
childrens until 6 years: free entry
schools-childrens and childrens from 6 to 12 years: Euro 2,00 (free entry for the staff of teachers end attendants)
free entry for handicapped persons and attendants

CONCESSIONS: reduced price for the possessors of “Card del Ducato” Euro 4,00

PATH OF VISIT: External walls, Courtyard and Salami Museum

SERVICES: Restaurant service: "Locanda della Moiana". Places: 70 . Closed monday and tuesday
Available for meetings, banquets and gala dinners: capacity 400 persons

PICTURES AND TEXTS WITH KIND COOPERATION OF ASSOCIATION OF THE DUCHY OF PARMA AND PIACENZA

Useful information about su FELINO :
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