A Guide to Rovigo

Rovigo has a fantastic location which has helped to contribute to its prospering economic growth. An important road linking Padua to Ferrara has made Rovigo a flourishing city over the centuries. The Adigetto river is abundant with fish and the land is ideal for agriculture. Lovers of art, architecture and, in particular, those interested in religious buildings, will find the City of Rovigo of immense appeal.
The visitor can admire a large variety of religious buildings including the Abbey of the Vangadizza, the Temple of St Maria del Soccorso, also known as the Rotonda, the Cathedral of St Stefano, the Church of Christ, the Church of St Bartolomeo, the Church of St Francesco, the Church of St. Maria dei Sabbioni, the Convent of St Bortolo. Other monuments include: the Castle, the Cloisters of St Bartolomeo, the Medieval Fortifications, Palazzo Roncale, Palazzo Angeli, Palazzi Vanezze, Villa Angeli-De Polzer. The Corsa ai Tori and the Rodigina Fair are the most important events, whilst one of the unique sites of Rovigo can be found in the Foro Gnomonico.