Rovereta is a

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in northern

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, which belongs to the castello of Serravalle. Its name, in

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, refers to a wood of " Sessile Oaks". It is San Marino's northeasternmost settlement.

History

In 1957 there was a constitutional crisis named ''Fatti di Rovereta'' (the Rovereta affair), in which the

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was deliberately rendered inquorate to prevent the scheduled election of Captains-Regent. A

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was established in the village, in opposition to the outgoing Captains-Regent whose term had expired.

Geography

The village is situated in the north-western corner of its castle, close to Falciano and to the borders with

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, at the industrial area of Cerasolo (a civil parish of Coriano). It is served by the National Road 72

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, the San Marino Highway. Curazie in Serravalle Italy–San Marino border crossings {{SanMarino-geo-stub