Laterza, Italian comune
Laterza is a commune in the Province of Taranto, located in the Murgia plateau region of Apulia. The town spreads across limestone terrain and features traditional stone buildings adapted to the natural landscape.
The settlement developed on a strategic high plateau that was inhabited from early times. Over centuries, it evolved into a small agricultural community that maintained its rural character.
Visitors can best explore the village on foot, discovering its narrow streets and viewpoints. Spring and early autumn offer the most comfortable conditions for walking through the area.
The village sits above karst caves that form an underground network beneath the surface. This geological feature has shaped how residents build and inhabit the place for generations.
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