Taranto district, Apulia, Italy

Places to visit near Laterza

Laterza is a town in Taranto district, Apulia, Italy, home to about 13,879 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 37 caves and 12 museums. The must-see places are Cattedrale di Castellaneta (15 km), Chiesa Ruprestre di San Pietro in Principibus (19 km) and Chiesa Rupestre Acito San Campo (19 km).

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Laterza, Apulia
Laterza, Taranto district, Apulia, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Laterza at a glance

Location
Taranto district, Apulia, Italy
Population
about 13,879
Coordinates
40.6288° N, 16.7995° E
Places within 50 km
136 (37 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Laterza

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Laterza: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Laterza

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Laterza. The closest is Fontana Della Madonnina (1 km); the best-known is Chiesa Ruprestre di San Pietro in Principibus (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Laterza

44 churches within 100 km of Laterza. The closest is Chiesa di Santa Maria la Grande (1 km); the best-known is Cattedrale di Castellaneta (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Laterza

39 caves within 100 km of Laterza. The closest is Cantina Spagnola (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Laterza

15 museums within 100 km of Laterza. The closest is Statua di Rodolfo Valentino (15 km); the best-known is Museo Nazionale D'arte Medievale e Moderna della Basilicata (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Laterza

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Laterza. The closest is Gravina di Laterza (2 km); the best-known is Belvedere di Murgia Timone (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Laterza

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Laterza. The closest is Parco Naturale Regionale Terra Delle Gravine (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Laterza

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Laterza
  2. 15 km Cattedrale di Castellaneta · church, Taranto
  3. 34 km Chiesa Ruprestre di San Pietro in Principibus · heritage site, Matera
  4. 2 km Belvedere di Murgia Timone · viewpoint, Matera
  5. 1 km Chisa Ruprestre Santuario Madonna Delle Tre Porte · church, Matera
  6. 1 km Chiesa Rupestre Acito San Campo · heritage site, Matera
  7. 19 km Back to Laterza

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How to reach Laterza

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    Within 15 km of Laterza

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Laterza by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3769Fontana Della Madonnina (1 km)
    Churches2944Chiesa di Santa Maria la Grande (1 km)
    Caves3739Cantina Spagnola (1 km)
    Museums1215Statua di Rodolfo Valentino (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints89Gravina di Laterza (2 km)
    Other attractions89Santuario Mater Domini (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Parco Naturale Regionale Terra Delle Gravine (32 km)
    Beaches & coast24Spiaggia Castellaneta Marina (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Lago di San Giuliano (30 km)
    Parks01Giardini Peripato (51 km)

    Laterza: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Laterza?

    Cattedrale di Castellaneta (church, about 15 km), Chiesa Ruprestre di San Pietro in Principibus (heritage site, about 19 km), Chiesa Rupestre Acito San Campo (heritage site, about 19 km), Belvedere di Murgia Timone (viewpoint, about 20 km), Chisa Ruprestre Santuario Madonna Delle Tre Porte (church, about 20 km), Madonna Delle Vergini (church, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Laterza?

    136 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 37 caves, 12 museums, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Laterza?

    Fontana Della Madonnina, about 1 km by road; Castello Normanno-Svevo (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Laterza?

    Chiesa di Santa Maria la Grande, about 1 km by road; Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Laterza?

    Cantina Spagnola, about 1 km by road; Grotta Croce (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Laterza?

    Start in Laterza, visit Cattedrale di Castellaneta, then Chiesa Ruprestre di San Pietro in Principibus, then Belvedere di Murgia Timone, then Chisa Ruprestre Santuario Madonna Delle Tre Porte, then Chiesa Rupestre Acito San Campo, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Laterza?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Laterza

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Laterza’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Laterza on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.