Latera
| Latera | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Latera | ||
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  Latera Location of Latera in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 42°37′N 11°49′E / 42.617°N 11.817°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Lazio | |
| Province | Viterbo (VT) | |
| Frazioni | Cantoniera di Latera, La Buca | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Luigi Fiorucci | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 22.66 km2 (8.75 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 508 m (1,667 ft) | |
| Population (2008) | ||
| • Total | 978 | |
| • Density | 43/km2 (110/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Lateresi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 01010 | |
| Dialing code | 0761 | |
| Patron saint | St. Clement | |
| Saint day | 23 November | |
Latera is a small town and comune in the Province of Viterbo, Italy. 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.
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
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