Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Felino
The Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the main place of worship in Felino, located in Piazza Achille Miodini. Its origins date back to at least 1230, when it was a chapel dependent on the Pieve of Sant’Antonino Martyr in Barbiano. In 1564, it became an independent parish and was expanded during the 17th century, adopting Renaissance architectural forms while preserving some medieval elements.
In 1896, lightning struck the bell tower, which was later rebuilt in neo-Romanesque style. More recently, the 2008 earthquake caused structural damage, leading to restoration works completed in 2013.
Architectural features
- Facade: Gabled (salient), plastered, featuring a large pediment and three windows, including a central round-arched window
- Bell tower: Romanesque structure with a 19th-century bell chamber, triple-light windows and an octagonal spire
- Interior: Single nave with a barrel vault and lunettes decorated with frescoes
Main artworks
The church preserves important paintings and sculptures:
- “Virgin with Child” (18th century), attributed to a pupil of Clemente Ruta
- “Presentation at the Temple” (14th century), from the Parma school
- “Saint Jerome” (late 16th century)
- Wooden altars from the 17th–18th centuries, including one in Louis XVI style
Useful information
Parish of Felino: +39 0521 831107
Municipality of Felino: +39 0521 335911
Parma Tourist Office: +39 0521 313790
Address: Piazza Achille Miodini, 43035 Felino (PR), Italy
A place of worship and art that tells centuries of history of the Felino community.
By Parma1983 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=81580328
