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Church of Sant'Antonio (Camerino)

Church of Sant'Antonio (Camerino)
Photo: Maddy16869 / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

The Church of Sant'Antonio (Chiesa di Sant'Antonio) is a small Catholic church in Camerino, in the locality of Varano, in the Marche region. It stands along the road to Varano Fortress, a medieval fortress, and rests directly on the rock. Its most recognizable feature is a Romanesque portal in white stone.

Church of Sant'Antonio (Camerino)

Type
Church
Municipality
Camerino (MC)

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History of the Church of Sant'Antonio

No founding dates or building history are known for the Church of Sant'Antonio. Its setting can be described: Varano is linked to the Da Varano family, lords of Camerino, and Rocca Varano has medieval origins. Some of the houses in the village below the fortress date back as far as 1300.

What to see in the Church of Sant'Antonio

The building is a little church built directly on the rock. The detail to look for is the Romanesque portal in white stone, which has survived.

How to visit the Church of Sant'Antonio

The church stands along the road that crosses Varano di sotto and climbs toward Rocca Varano, so a visit is easy to combine with the fortress. It is best to check in advance whether the church is accessible and to contact the Comune (town hall) of Camerino for up-to-date information.

Where the Church of Sant'Antonio is

The Church of Sant'Antonio is in Varano, a locality in the municipality of Camerino, in the province of Macerata. To reach it, follow the road to Rocca Varano, which passes through Varano di sotto.

Around the Church of Sant'Antonio

Rocca Varano is a short distance away. Behind it lie the ruins of the Church of San Giuliano. In the center of Camerino stands the Basilica of San Venanzio (Camerino). Other religious buildings in the area are listed on the page about the churches of the Sibillini Mountains.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Church of Sant'Antonio in Camerino near Rocca Varano?

Yes. The church is in the locality of Varano, in the municipality of Camerino. The road to Rocca Varano crosses Varano di sotto, where the little church rests directly on the rock. For this reason a visit to the church combines well with a visit to the fortress.

What is the Church of Sant'Antonio in Varano like?

It is a small church built directly on the rock. It keeps a Romanesque portal in white stone. It is a Catholic church in the municipality of Camerino, in the province of Macerata, in the Marche region.

Besides the church, what is there to see in Varano?

Nearby is Rocca Varano, of medieval origin. Behind the fortress lie the ruins of the Chiesa di San Giuliano. Varano di sotto is also worth a look: some of its houses date back to 1300.

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