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Church of Sant'Anna (Camerino)

Church of Sant'Anna (Camerino)

Type
Church
Municipality
Camerino (MC)

Source: site database, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

The Church of Sant'Anna (Chiesa di Sant'Anna) in Camerino is a Catholic place of worship protected as Italian cultural heritage. It is in the municipality of Camerino, in the province of Macerata, in the Marche region. The town sits on a hill between the Chienti and Potenza valleys, at 661 m above sea level, with the Sibillini Mountains massif to the south. The church is listed among the Camerino churches included in the churches and parish churches of the Marca di Camerino, an area rich in churches, sanctuaries, pievi (old parish churches) and hermitages. Other religious buildings of the Sibillini are gathered on the page about the churches of the Sibillini Mountains.

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How to visit the Church of Sant'Anna

Before setting off, it is best to check that the church is accessible, because Camerino was heavily damaged by the 2016 earthquake. Between 24 August and October 30, 2016 the town was struck by a very intense earthquake swarm. An article from 2024, seven and a half years after the earthquake, still counted 218 historic buildings unfit for use. Checking the state of the building in advance avoids a wasted trip.

Where the Church of Sant'Anna is

The church is in the municipal territory of Camerino, a town on the border between the Chienti and Potenza valleys, in the mountain area of the province of Macerata. When choosing the season, it helps to know that, given its altitude, Camerino has a humid continental climate. In winter snowfall is frequent and often heavy. Summers are warm but rarely muggy, with several thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening.

Around the Church of Sant'Anna

In Camerino, Saint Anne also appears in another church. The Basilica of San Venanzio in Camerino holds an altarpiece with Sant'Anna Metterza (the Virgin and Child with Saint Anne) between Saint Joachim and Saint Joseph, painted in 1518 by Venanzio da Camerino and Piergentile da Matelica.

Other places to see in the municipality:

  • The Rocca Borgesca, a fortress built for Cesare Borgia in 1503.
  • The Capuchin convent at Renacavata, considered the cradle of the order, founded with the papal bull of 1528; Duchess Caterina Cybo donated the convent to the friars around 1529.
  • The Palazzo Arcivescovile (Archbishop's Palace) with the Diocesan Museum of Camerino. It has reopened after nine years of closure.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Church of Sant'Anna in Camerino a protected heritage site?

Yes. The Church of Sant'Anna is classified as Italian cultural heritage and is a Catholic place of worship. It is in the municipality of Camerino, in the province of Macerata, in the Marche region.

When is the best time to visit Camerino?

Camerino can be visited all year round, but the climate changes a lot with the seasons. The town lies at 661 m above sea level, and in winter snowfall is frequent and often heavy. Summers are warm but rarely muggy, with thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. Precipitation is heaviest between fall and spring.

Did the 2016 earthquake damage Camerino?

Yes. Between 24 August and October 30, 2016 a very intense earthquake sequence struck the town. In 2024 there were still 218 historic buildings unfit for use. For this reason it is best to check whether each building is accessible before traveling.

Nearby

What to see nearby

Straight-line distances.