Lauria, Administrative commune in Basilicata, Italy
Lauria extends across 175 square kilometers of terrain at an elevation of 430 meters, divided into upper and lower districts called Castello and Borgo.
The medieval settlement emerged in the 10th century near the current Madonna dell'Armo Sanctuary, with its name derived from the term lavra, indicating monastic presence.
The Mother Church of Saint Nicholas and the fifteenth-century Church of Saint James preserve religious artworks that reflect local devotional traditions.
The municipality connects to major routes through the A2 motorway exits Lauria Nord and Lauria Sud, with Salerno-Pontecagnano airport at 129 kilometers distance.
French forces under General André Masséna destroyed the entire city in 1806 as retribution for its support of the Bourbon monarchy.
Location: province of Potenza
Capital city: Lauria
Elevation above the sea: 430 m
Shares border with: Castelsaraceno, Lagonegro, Latronico, Moliterno, Tortora, Castelluccio Superiore, Laino Borgo, Nemoli, Trecchina, Castelluccio Inferiore
Website: http://comune.lauria.pz.it
GPS coordinates: 40.04722,15.83583
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:00
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Italia Viaduct
16 km
Monte Alpi
14.4 km
Basilica di San Biagio
11.6 km
Riserva regionale Lago Laudemio (Remmo)
10.8 km
Blanda
9.5 km
Monti la Spina – Zaccana
9.4 km
Lagonegro Cathedral
10.1 km
Santuario delle Cappelle
15.9 km
Chiesa dell'Annunziata
11.4 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore
11.5 km
Palazzo De Lieto
11.5 km
Chiesa dell'Addolorata
11.5 km
Chiesa dell'Immacolata
11.4 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Poggio
7.6 km
Noce Viaduct
15.1 km
Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine
10.3 km
Lapide ai caduti della chiesa dell'Annunziata
11.4 km
Il Micromondo
5.5 km
Chiesa Madonna del Popolo
7.9 km
Sant'Egidio church
15.9 km
Castello Ruggero
155 m
Chiesa San Nicola
7.6 km
Fontana delle Sirene
11.3 km
Convento Sant'Antonio
7.3 km
Pioppo nero
227 m
Contro tutte le mafie
15.8 km
Tibetan bridge in Castelsaraceno
18.6 kmReviews
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