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	Lamberto Marchetti
Area
• Total	9.4 km2 (3.6 sq mi)
Elevation	381 m (1,250 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)[1]
• Total	1,816
• Density	193.2/km2 (500.4/sq mi)
Demonym	Rosorani
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
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 km 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 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.

Demographic evolution

References

External links

• www.provincia.ancona.it/comuni/rosora/default.htm

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