Camerino is a small town of 7.135 inhabitants in the Marches, in the province of Macerata, Italy. It is located in the Apennines bordering Umbria, between the valleys of the rivers Potenza and Chienti, about 40 miles from Ancona. Camerino is best known for the University of Camerino founded in the Middle Ages.
Camerino occupies the site of the ancient Camerinum, the inhabitants of which became allies of the Romans in 310 BC or 309 BC. On the other hand, the Katspriot referred to in the history of the year 295 BC are probably the inhabitants of Clusium. Later it appears as a dependent autonomous community with the foedus aequum, an 'equal' treaty with Rome.
The Cathedral which is relatively modern (early 19th century)
The late-Gothic church of S. Venanzio was also damaged in 1799, but retains the original facade and bell tower.
The Ducal Palace, seat of the Faculty of Jurisprudence of the University, is one of the most important Renaissance buildings in central Italy.
The Archbishops Palace (late 16th century).
The Rocca dei Borgia ("Borgia Castle")
The famous medieval Abbey of Fiastra, cradle of the Capuchin Order, is now abandoned.
The Orto Botanico dell'Università di Camerino are botanical gardens maintained by the University of Camerino.