Rosora

Rosora
Comune
Comune di Rosora

Coat of arms
Rosora
Location of Rosora in Italy
Coordinates: 43°29′N 13°4′E / 43.483°N 13.067°E / 43.483; 13.067Coordinates: 43°29′N 13°4′E / 43.483°N 13.067°E / 43.483; 13.067
Country Italy
Region Marche
Province Ancona (AN)
Frazioni Angeli
Government
  Mayor Fausto Sassi
Area
  Total 9.41 km2 (3.63 sq mi)
Elevation 381 m (1,250 ft)
Population (31 December 2013)[1]
  Total 2,008
  Density 210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Rosorani
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 60030
Dialing code 0731
Patron saint St. Michael Archangel
Saint day September 29
Website Official website

Rosora is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ancona in the Italian region Marche, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Ancona.

Panorama of Rosora.

Rosora borders the following municipalities: Arcevia, Castelplanio, Cupramontana, Maiolati Spontini, Mergo, Montecarotto, Poggio San Marcello.

History

The origins of Rosora are connected to the Lombards, who built here a castrum (castle), probably over a pre-existing Roman structure. In the Middle Ages it was a commune, later annexed to that of Jesi. It was under the Papal States until 1860, when it became part of the Kingdom of Italy.

Main sights

  • Castle, with a 15th-century tower, part of the walls and tunnels from the primitive building.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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