Latera
Latera is a small town and comune in the Province of Viterbo, Lazio, central Italy.
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Comune di Latera | |
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Coordinates: 42°37′N 11°49′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lazio |
Province | Viterbo (VT) |
Frazioni | Cantoniera di Latera, La Buca |
Government | |
• Mayor | Francesco Di Biagi |
Area | |
• Total | 22.43 km2 (8.66 sq mi) |
Elevation | 508 m (1,667 ft) |
Population (1 January 2019)[2] | |
• Total | 811 |
• Density | 36/km2 (94/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Lateresi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 01010 |
Dialing code | 0761 |
Patron saint | St. Clement |
Saint day | 23 November |
Website | Official website |
Situated near Bolsena Lake and 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.
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The Ducal Fountain (Fontana del Ponte), 17th century.
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 Farnese family in 1408, when Pope Gregory XII conceded vicardom of the city to Ranuccio Farnese, creating with the namesake city of Farnese a Duchy independent from that of the nearby 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". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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