Automatically translated from Italian.
In the heart of the historic center, on Piazza Plebiscito, stands the Marchesal Palace of Laterza, home to the Museum of Peasant Civilization.\n\nIn the left wing of the palace, the 20th century is brought to life in a vast 16th-century hall, where agricultural tools of yesteryear, everyday utensils, furniture, period clothing, and vintage toys are preserved.\n\nA visit to the museum is the perfect opportunity to explore the palace’s harmonious Renaissance architecture and its well-preserved frescoes.
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Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo Marchesale (Castle)Overlooking the deep cliff of the ravine, the Palazzo Marchesale is a
dominant feature of the landscape of Laterza. Laterza very close
Museums and theatresMUMA - Museum of Maiolica of LaterzaLocated in the Marchesale palace of Laterza,the majolica museum preserves
precious treasures of Laertina's artisan memory and ceramic art, which have
been handed down for centuries. Laterza very close
Churches and cryptsChiesa Matrice di San Lorenzo MartireDominating the heart of the historic center of Laterza is the late-Gothic
style church dedicated to San Lorenzo Martire. Laterza very close
ArchaeologyMedieval FountainThe Fountain of the Masks in Laterza joins the elements of the old Roman
aqueduct and of sixteenth-century decorations. Laterza very close
Churches and cryptsRupestrian Churches of San Giacomo I and IIThe churches of San Giacomo Maggiore and San Giacomo Minore lie along the
edge of the ravine of Laterza. Laterza very close
Churches and cryptsRupestrian Church of San VitoPerched on the edge of the ravine, the rock-hewn church is dedicated to
Laterza’s ancient patron San Vito the martyr. Laterza very close