Rosora
Comune
Comune di Rosora
Coat of arms
Location of Rosora
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Coordinates: 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 [1]
• Total	9.41 km2 (3.63 sq mi)
Elevation	381 m (1,250 ft)
Population  (31 December 2013)[2]
• Total	2,008
• Density	210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Demonym	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.

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

External links

• Official website

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