Rosora

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
Comune
Comune di Rosora
Coat of arms
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Coordinates: 43°29′N 13°4′E
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	213/km2 (553/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 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.