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University Town: Camerino

by deecat - last update: Nov 10, 2006

A Beautiful Setting

Entrance to Camerino
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.
Camerino

Panoramic and Picturesque 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!
From our Hotel Room

Unusual Architecture

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.

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Pros:"Great location, Interesting Architecture, Good Prices"
In A Nutshell:"A "gem" of a university town in the heart of the mountains"
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Comments for deecat about Camerino
evaanna Thu Oct 29, 2009 14:01 UTC
 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...
misterrabbit Wed Jun 17, 2009 21:36 UTC
 Where do you discover such wonderful places? Delightful little village, Dee. More good hotel and what to do tips. Enjoyable.
jillzi Tue Jun 9, 2009 20:22 UTC
 What a darling place to visit. Historic, beautiful, and charming. You seem to find these wonderful places in Italy.
Yaqui Thu Apr 30, 2009 02:35 UTC
 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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