Latiano
| Latiano | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Latiano | ||
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  Latiano Location of Latiano in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 40°32′N 17°43′E / 40.533°N 17.717°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Apulia | |
| Province | Brindisi (BR) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Cosimo Maiorano | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 54 km2 (21 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | |
| Population (31 August 2017)[1] | ||
| • Total | 14,513 | |
| • Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Latianesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code | 72022 | |
| Dialing code | 0831 | |
| Patron saint | St. Margaret the Virgin | |
| Saint day | 20 July | |
| Website | Official website | |
Latiano (Brindisino: Latianu; Leccese: Latianea) is a comune in the province of Brindisi in Apulia, on the southeast coast of Italy. Its main economic activities are tourism and the growing of olives and grapes.
Bartolo Longo was a native of Latiano.
Main sights
- Castle, or Palazzo Imperiali, built in the 12th century, but rebuilt several times until the current 18th century appearance
- Mother Church or Santa Maria della Neve, restored in Baroque style in 1778.
- Solise Tower
- Museo del Sottosuolo (Museum of the Underground), founded in 1973
Twin towns
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