The Chiesa di Sant’Antonio is located on the main piazza of Laterza, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. In the middle of the piazza, in the small park, you will find the Fontana della Madonnina, so called because of the statue of the Madonna that sits on top of the lovely, decorated column. On nearby Piazza Plebiscito, you…

A plaque pays tribute to Nicola Perrone, who fought in the war for independence, and the unification of Italy.  He died in poverty, in 1875. As I was exploring, I came upon a small park area, which had this delightful statue in it. Like any other city, Laterza has its commercial streets, such as Via…

The art of ceramic producing, in particular the making of the type of ceramic known as majolica, has been practiced in Laterza since the ancient times.  Samples found in the area have been dated as far back as the 3rd millennium BC.   The 16th and 17th centuries brought a new elevation to the art, when…

Our next destination was the city of Laterza.  Located not far from Matera (just about twenty minutes driving southeast), we thought it might be a nice place to stay for a few days, in order to relax and unwind, after the more tourist-centered experience of Matera.  Not many people add Laterza to their itinerary, when…