Latera
Latera | |
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| Comune di Latera | |
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Location of Latera  | |
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| Postal code | 01010 |
| Dialing code | 0761 |
| Patron saint | St. Clement |
| Saint day | 23 November |
| Website | Official website |
Latera is a small town and comune in the Province of Viterbo, Lazio, central Italy.
Situated near
Mezzano Lake, is important for volcanic underground activity near the town centre. It has a small rock with a medieval palace by Farnese
family, surrounded by medieval stone houses.
History
Latera and its castle are known by documents from around the beginning of the 12th century. It began its long-lasting link with the
Castro
. The Farnese reigned over Latera until 1650.
Main sights
- The Palace of Ranuccio Farnese
- The Three Fountains
- Museum of Earth, inaugurated in 1999
See also
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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