Church of San Giacomo (Camerino)
Church of San Giacomo (Camerino)
- Type
- Church
- Municipality
- CamerinoCamerino (MC)
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The Church of San Giacomo (Chiesa di San Giacomo) is in Camerino, in the province of Macerata. It is a subsidiary church of the parish of Santa Maria in Via, in the diocese of Camerino - San Severino Marche. It is a Catholic place of worship protected as an Italian cultural heritage site. Camerino stands at 661 m above sea level on a hill between the Chienti and Potenza valleys, with the massif of the Sibillini Mountains to the south.
On the map
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History of the Church of San Giacomo
The building in its present form dates from construction carried out between 1800 and 1854, grafted onto earlier structures datable between 1279 and 1799. In the last century the church underwent consolidation and structural reinforcement work between 1950 and 1990, then further consolidation and restoration between 1997 and 1999, with structural work on the presbytery in 1999.
How to visit the Church of San Giacomo
Before setting out, it is advisable to check whether the church is accessible. The historic center of Camerino was hit hard by the 2016 earthquakes: in the old town alone, about four hundred private and public buildings were destroyed or badly damaged. In 2019 the bishop spoke of 356 unsafe churches out of 500 in the diocese. For opening hours and any services, refer to the parish of Santa Maria in Via, on which the church depends.
Where the Church of San Giacomo is located
The church is in Camerino, a small town at the center of the mountain area of the province of Macerata. Monte San Vicino closes it off to the north and the Sibillini to the south. At 661 m above sea level the climate is humid continental, and snowfall is frequent in winter, which is useful to know when arriving by car in the cold months.
Around the Church of San Giacomo in Camerino
Camerino has many other churches. The Basilica of San Venanzio is a late Gothic building: the parts of the facade and bell tower that survived the 1799 earthquake can still be admired, while the crypt holds the Arca di San Venanzio (the saint's tomb). The 17th-century Chiesa di Santa Maria in Via has an elliptical plan and holds an icon of the Madonna and Child attributed to the Maestro di Camerino. The Chiesa di San Filippo, built in 1733, once held an altarpiece by Giambattista Tiepolo, now on display in the Museo diocesano di Camerino. The Palazzo Arcivescovile (archbishop's palace) with the diocesan museum reopened after nine years of closure. The Rocca Borgesca fortress was commissioned by Cesare Borgia in 1503. Other churches in the area are gathered on the page churches of the Sibillini Mountains.
Frequently asked questions
Which parish does the Church of San Giacomo in Camerino belong to?
When was the Church of San Giacomo in Camerino built?
What other churches can be seen in Camerino?
Nearby
What to see nearby
- under 100 m
- Porta Malatesta in CamerinoCity walls and gatesunder 100 m
- The Camerino City Walls (town walls)Ruins or archaeological site100 m
Where to stay
- 200 m
- Affittacamere Leopardi 59, CamerinoGuesthouse200 m
- 600 m
Where to eat
- Taverna dell'Armigero in CamerinoRestaurant100 m
- Noè Errante in CamerinoRestaurant500 m
- Forever Bar in CamerinoBar and café600 m
Straight-line distances.