Identity: the capital of the Polesine and its eleven hamlets
The statute of the Comune di Rovigo lists eleven hamlets, from Boara Polesine to Sarzano, and invokes the community's historical, cultural and social values within the Venetian, Italian and European sphere. The coat of arms was recognised by a 1938 decree and the gonfalon by a 1988 decree of the President of the Republic; the town hall is on piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
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Territory and hamlets
According to article 3 of the statute, the municipal territory includes the hamlets (frazioni) of Boara Polesine, Borsea, Buso, Concadirame, Fenil del Turco, Granzette, Grignano Polesine, Mardimago, Roverdicrè, Sant'Apollinare and Sarzano. The statute allows the Comune to consult the population through neighbourhood or hamlet assemblies as well.
Principles and symbols
The Comune asserts the autonomy of the local community, founded on the historical, cultural, social, environmental, political and economic values that make up its identity, within the wider Venetian, Italian, European and world community, and commits to preserving and promoting its archival heritage. The coat of arms was recognised by decree of the Head of Government of 7 October 1938, the gonfalon by decree of the President of the Republic no. 903 of 18 January 1988.
The seat
The town hall is at piazza Vittorio Emanuele II 1; the places listed by the Comune also include the former Olivetan Monastery on piazzale San Bartolomeo, home to offices and the Museo dei Grandi Fiumi, and Palazzo Roncale.
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Updated: 2026-10-22
Updated: 2026-10-22
Reviewed: 10/23/2026 · by piero.avolio · rev. 1 · Period: → 2027-10-31
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