Camerano

Harmoniously nestled among the rolling hills of the Conero Riviera, Camerano is a Marche village suspended between millennial history, lush nature and intense flavors. Its landscape is a succession of cultivated knolls that slope toward the Aspio River or climb in the direction of Mount Conero, offering vibrant vistas of vines and light.

Camerano’s roots go back in time: inhabited since Neolithic times, it was then the land of the Piceni, the Greeks and finally the Romans, who left archaeological evidence of it still visible today. But its true soul is hidden-literally.

The city beneath the city

Beneath the streets and squares of the historic center lies a unique underground world: the Underground City of Camerano. An intricate labyrinth of rooms carved out of sandstone, adorned with domed vaults, circular halls, columns and bas-reliefs with symbolic, religious and sometimes still shrouded in mystery meanings. More than just caves, they are an enigmatic architectural work, telling a parallel and fascinating story. As the inhabitants say, “There is more of Camerano below than above”!

Between art, faith and curiosity

Camerano is also home to the painter Carlo Maratti, a 17th-century artist born here and celebrated with a collection of works on display in the Town Hall and a theater dedicated to him. He is also credited with the transfer of the relics of St. Faustina to the Church of St. Nicholas of Bari.

Another spiritual symbol is the Church of St. Francis, linked to the saint’s passage during his journey to the East. It was here, under the floor, that a mysterious burial of a child was discovered, which was also documented in an episode of the TV program “Mystery.”

The kingdom of Rosso Conero

Camerano is surrounded by vineyards that give one of the most celebrated wines of the Marche: the full-bodied, structured Rosso Conero, born of the Montepulciano grape variety. A trip among the wineries is a journey into the flavors of the land, and it culminates each year in September with the lively Rosso Conero Festival, including tastings, music and conviviality until late at night.

Nature and adventure in the Conero Park

The village is part of the Conero Natural Park, more than 6,000 hectares between coast and hills where you can enjoy outdoor experiences: trekking, biking or horseback riding among Mediterranean landscapes and woods populated by the fragrant strawberry tree. Paths connect Camerano to other pearls of the Riviera such as Sirolo, Numana and Ancona, making it an ideal stop for those who love hiking and authentic nature.

Camerano is the perfect village for those seeking excitement and suggestion: above, a panorama of vineyards and culture; below, a secret world that has fascinated for centuries. An interweaving of art, mystery and flavors that captivates anyone who decides to discover it.