What to see in Laterza
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
14 places
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
Churches and cryptsRock Church of Christ the JudgeThe small church dedicated to Cristo Giudice in Laterza still preserves its
original frescoes in excellent condition. Laterza
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
Churches and cryptsChurch of the Madonna delle GrazieLocated away from the town, nestled in the countryside, the Crypt of
Madonna delle Grazie is a charming semi-underground church adorned with
exquisite frescoes. Laterza
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
Churches and cryptsThe rock-hewn crypt ‘’Cantina Spagnola’’An incredible cycle of paintings and impressive sculptural decorations
grace the beautiful cave church in Laterza Laterza
ArchaeologyMedieval FountainThe Fountain of the Masks in Laterza joins the elements of the old Roman
aqueduct and of sixteenth-century decorations. Laterza
Nature and gardensGravina of Laterza (Ravine)The beautiful ravine of Laterza is a natural paradise with rocky churches
and dwellings, dug into rocks overlooking deep gullies. Laterza
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
Museums and theatresMuseum of Peasant CivilizationLaterza's agricultural life and suggestions of the past are encapsulated in
a 16th-century room of the ancient marquis' palace. Laterza
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
Nature and gardensNature Reserve Oasi Gravina di LaterzaThe Oasis Gravina di Laterza, which better represents the karst phenomenon
at the European level, stretches for 12 kilometres, amid plants and animals
typical of the Mediterranean area. Laterza
Churches and cryptsSantuario Mater DominiThe fascinating heart of the Mater Domini Sanctuary in Laterza is an
ancient rock-cut church adorned with frescoes Laterza- Museums and theatresCommunity AuditoriumThe deconsecrated church has been transformed into a municipal auditorium. Laterza
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