Among the cities of the Marche, the municipality of Camerino boasts an ancient center practically unchanged in its medieval layout, boasting noble architectures such as the Palazzo Ducale located in Piazza Cavour, in the center of which is the statue of Sixtus V. inside the ancient University, it deserves to be visited to admire the porticoed courtyard, the Sala degli Sposi with frescoes dating back to the fifteenth century and the beautiful Valentiniana Library which houses a prestigious book collection.

Also worth a visit is the Botanical Garden, which covers an area of almost one hectare and is divided into two sections, in one there is a grove composed of ancient trees and in the other ornamental, medicinal and spontaneous plants. In addition, the garden is embellished with a small rock garden in which mainly plants from the central Apennines are grown and there are some recently restored fountains. Still remaining in the square it is possible to admire the Archbishop’s Palace, the Diocesan Museum and the Cathedral which houses the fifteenth-century work of the Madonna della Misericordia.

Among the events of the city, on the day of the Epiphany the “Festa del Torrone” takes place and “The longest nougat in the world” is presented, entered in the “Guiness World Records”. In the month of May the “Corsa alla Spada e Palio” takes place: an event in which athletes belonging to the district of the city compete to get the Sword. During the event there is also the historical re-enactment with the procession in period costumes, celebrating, toasting and tasting typical specialties of the past in the various taverns of Camerino which for the occasion remain open until late.

The “Camerino Festival”, an International Review of Chamber Music and Theater, takes place in August.