Camerata Picena – a beautiful medieval center and imposing fortress

In the northeastern part of Italy, in the Marche region, you can find a small village Camerata Picena lying at an altitude of 120 meters above sea level.

Approximately 15 kilometers away is situated the regional capital city of Ancona. In the village there are about 1800 inhabitants, who live mainly from agriculture, cattle breeding and tourism.

Camerata Picena, Marche, Italy
Camerata Picena by comune.cameratapicena.an.it

The town boasts a beautiful medieval center, dominated by the imposing fortress. If you like the sea, head to the nearby town of Falconara Marittima, which is located only about 10 km from Camerata Picena and allows swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea.

Riviera del Conero, Marche, Italy
Riviera del Conero by Giorgio Montesi

Camerata Picena is a great base from which you can go to explore other interesting places of this part of Italy. There are several points of interests nearby such as the protected area of ​​Parco Naturale del Conero, where you will find unspoiled nature.

The park protects also the beautiful Rieviera del Conero which offers great beaches situated at the foot of the high cliffs. One of the best beaches here is Spiaggia di Sirolo.

Riviera del Conero coastline, Marche, Italy
Coastline of Riviera del Conero by Bebo

If you have a car, you can then visit a spectacular caves Grotte di Frasassi, or the ancient walled city of Offagna or medieval Polverigi. Nearby Agugliano with the ancient church and fortifications is also worth a visit, as well as the Roman city of Osimo, Sirolo town or even the city of Ancona.

Port of Ancona, Marche, Italy
Port of Ancona, Marche by Enrico Matteucci

Very attractive is also a historic Renaissance town of Urbino or Ascoli Piceno, which is a beautiful town with many monuments.

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