Camerano

Camerano rises 231 meters above sea level between the Apennine foothills and Adriatic coast, surrounded by rolling hills and green agricultural landscapes.

The extensive network of underground tunnels, constructed from Roman times through the 1800s, served as protection during medieval Moorish incursions into the Italian peninsula.

The Church of San Giovanni Battista and the traditional stone buildings in the historic center display architectural elements characteristic of central Italian medieval construction.

The underground tunnel system offers guided tours through chambers that include churches marked by Greek crosses, wells, and storage areas carved into sandstone bedrock.

During World War II, the subterranean network provided shelter for 3,000 local residents who spent eight continuous days protected from aerial bombardment in 1944.

Location: Province of Ancona

Elevation above the sea: 231 m

Shares border with: Ancona, Castelfidardo, Osimo, Sirolo

Address: 60021 Camerano, Province of Ancona, Italy 60021 Camerano

Website: http://comune.camerano.an.it

GPS coordinates: 43.52774,13.55257

Latest update: May 26, 2025 10:37