Roviano

Roviano
Comune
Comune di Roviano

Coat of arms
Roviano

Location of Roviano in Italy

Coordinates: 42°2′N 12°59′E / 42.033°N 12.983°E / 42.033; 12.983
Country Italy
Region Latium
Province Province of Rome (RM)
Government
  Mayor Laura Brancazi
Area
  Total 8.4 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Elevation 523 m (1,716 ft)
Population (2008[1])
  Total 1,444
  Density 170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Rovianesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 00027
Dialing code 0774
Patron saint St. John the Baptist
Saint day August 29
Website Official website

Roviano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rome in the Italian region Latium, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Rome.

Roviano borders the following municipalities: Anticoli Corrado, Arsoli, Cineto Romano, Mandela, Marano Equo, Riofreddo. It is home to polygonal walls dating to the late Aequi age, or to the early Roman domination. It has also a bridge dating to the reign of Nerva, over which the via Valeria crossed the Aniene river.

Other sights include the castle, built by the abbots of Italy, the medieval borough of Rovianello (destroyed by Muzio Colonna in 158590), the 14th century Porta Scaramuccia ("Skirmish Gate").

References

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

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