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Rosora

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Country
  
Italy

Frazioni
  
Angeli

Demonym(s)
  
Rosorani

Area
  
9.4 km²

Postal code
  
60030

Region
  
Marche

Province / Metropolitan city
  
Ancona (AN)

Elevation
  
381 m (1,250 ft)

Time zone
  
CET (UTC+1)

Local time
  
Thursday 1:41 AM

Province
  
Province of Ancona

Dialling code
  
0731

Rosora

Weather
  
12°C, Wind S at 8 km/h, 71% Humidity

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

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Map of 60030 Rosora Province of Ancona, Italy

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.
  • References

    Rosora Wikipedia