"University Town: Camerino" Camerino by deecat

Camerino Travel Guide: 4 reviews and 20 photos

A Beautiful Setting

Camerino is set in the heart of a mountainous zone in the Province of Macerata. (in the Le Marche)

Located on a hill, it dominates the Camerino basin (bordered on the south by the Sibylline Mountains and to the north by Mount San Vicino)!
Camerino is just a few miles from the Sibylline Mountains National Park.

The town is on a ridge between 2 river valleys and is on the border between central Marche and Umbria.

They say that the old center has seen few changes over the last few centuries; thus, the architecture is quite impressive. Most of the town was built during the rule of the Da Varano family between the 14th and 16th centuries.

Panoramic and Picturesque Camerino

Camerino

We had a difficult time finding Camerino, but finally, a kind elderly man pointed us in the right direction.

It's obvious that it is a University city, even though its population is only about 7,000.

We parked our car in the car park in Palazzo delle Esposte, which is located by the lovely park. After visiting the park, we walked to the ancient center to find a hotel. We found a two-star hotel in the main Piazza Cavour for 50Euro!

Unusual Architecture

From our Hotel Room

I noticed immediately that light brick was often used on the living quarters. The photo here was taken from our room at the hotel. It's a living quarters in the Piazza, and if you look carefully, you'll see the lovely mountains between buildings. Note, too, the tile roofs, the small balconies, and the European blinds.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great location, Interesting Architecture, Good Prices
In a nutshell:A "gem" of a university town in the heart of the mountains

Last visit to Camerino: Oct 2006
Intro Updated Nov 10, 2006
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Reviews (4)

Statue of di Sisto V in Piazza Cavour - Camerino

What To See in Camerino Things to Do (2)

There are plenty of things to keep one busy in Camerino. If you are here on May 18th, you can see the celebrations in... more travel advice

Beautiful Gardens next to the Car Park - Camerino

Beautiful Gardens Things to Do (2)

What a nice introduction to Camerino...this lovely garden high on the hill surrounded by a wall and overlooking the... more travel advice

Bar Gelateria Diana in Camerino - Camerino

Both Late Night and Breakfast Here... Restaurants (1)

Be sure to see the "hidden photographs" Because we had eaten a large lunch in Tolentino, we were not hungry enough to... more travel advice

The closets in our hotel room - Camerino

Super Location and Reasonable Hotels (1)

After walking to the ancient center, we found the Tourist Center and found a perfect hotel, Hotel Roma in Piazza... more travel advice

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Nemorino Apr 28, 2011 at 11:12 AM

While waiting patiently for your new Farmington tips I've taken another look at your Camerino page, which I hadn't seen since 2008. Fine photos & detailed tips as always! I've read about the summer opera festival at Macerata, but haven't been there yet.
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jillzi Aug 18, 2010 at 10:54 AM

Excellent hotel.What a darling place to visit. Historic, beautiful, and charming. You seem to find these wonderful places in Italy.
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misterrabbit Jun 26, 2010 at 11:17 AM

WONDERFUL RESTAURANT REVIEW. Where do you discover such wonderful places? Delightful little village, Dee. More good hotel and what to do tips. Enjoyable.
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TheWanderingCamel Mar 27, 2010 at 11:27 PM

Another little Italian gem from you, Dee. You certainly know how to find them and how to describe their charms.
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hunterV Feb 9, 2010 at 1:25 PM

Thanks for your nice story, Dee! Your travel pages are masterpieces of narration and an example for me! ><><>< Thanx!
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evaanna Oct 29, 2009 at 6:01 AM

Looks like a wonderful place to visit. Loved the architecture, and esp. the frescoes at San Fillippo Church. I think I would particularly enjoy the festival to San Venanzio. Just dreaming...
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Yaqui Apr 29, 2009 at 6:35 PM

Awesome page! Glad you found it! It's these wonderful pages that lets us know about these little travel gems all over the world. Great page!
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sourbugger Mar 7, 2009 at 4:53 PM

yet another stunning italian town i've not heard of.
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volopolo Nov 24, 2008 at 6:00 AM

Nice pictures, nice info like all your websites!
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tiabunna Aug 8, 2008 at 4:01 PM

These little Italian hilltop towns are fascinating. It's hard to imagine a university in such a small place! From your photos and descriptions, it sounds a very appealing stopover.