Città sotterranea di Camerano
Network of caves carved into sandstone beneath the historic centre of Camerano, visitable only on a guided tour of about 75 minutes.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Beneath the historic centre of Camerano, in the Parco del Conero, extends an underground network with a labyrinthine layout and several often interconnected entrances, carved into the sandstone under the area known as the Rupe del Sassone, between Piazza Roma and the streets Maratti and San Francesco. It was explored and studied by the Gruppo di Ricerca Storica del Conero di Camerano between 1976 and 1983.
It was thought that these were sandstone quarries or storerooms, but friezes, ornamental motifs and religious symbols suggest places of worship or assembly. The caves are believed to have been dug in the medieval period as a refuge from armed raids. In July 1944, during the Second World War, the population took shelter there.
Today the caves are run for tourism and can only be visited with a guide, departing from the ticket office at Piazza Roma 26; a virtual tour usable with VR headsets is also available.
Highlights
- Labyrinthine network of caves carved into sandstone
- Probable medieval places of worship or assembly, with friezes and symbols
- Shelter for the population in July 1944
- Guided tour of about 75 minutes
- Virtual tour compatible with VR headsets
Permanent exhibition
- Visita guidata alle grotte – Guided route through the network of caves carved into sandstone beneath the historic centre of Camerano.
- Operated by
- Comune di Camerano
- Visitors per year
- approx. 20,444
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €12 |
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| Reduced | €10Over 65s and young people aged 15 to 26 |
| Children & teens | €8free up to age 8 · Young people aged 9 to 14 €8; children up to and including age 8 free. |
| Seniors | €10Over 65s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities. |
Online booking is compulsory via LiveTicket; on public holidays and in high season, booking at least 48 hours in advance is recommended. The booked time is binding.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The route is not accessible by wheelchair or pushchair because of the stairs. Large dogs are not admitted; small dogs must be carried or kept in a carrier for the whole visit.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
For cars it is advisable to park from Via Loretana 1; motorhomes and tourist coaches may stop temporarily in the area next to the Palazzetto dello Sport in Via Bagacciano (not reserved), about 10 minutes’ walk from the entrance.
Buses must drop tourists at the end of Via Garibaldi, before Piazza Roma; heavy vehicles cannot enter the square.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 75 min |
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| Good to know | Guided tours only, in groups of up to 20 people. The constant interior temperature is about 14 °C: a sweatshirt is recommended in summer; suitable shoes are needed (flip-flops are not recommended). |
