Laterina - The territory where
today the Laterina castle stands out was inhabited ever since
very ancient times, as the Etrurian dwellings and the probable
Roman settlements of the Augustan age testify.
In 1272,Arezzo took possession of Laterina
to hold up the expansion in Valdarno of the Florentines. Since
then for over one century, the castle witnessed bloodshed
between the Republic of Florence and the Town of Arezzo.
After a series of ups and downs, exactly
in Laterina,on the 5th November 1384, the treaty was signed
that sanctioned the final defeat of Arezzo and the delivery
of the territories of the old village to the Republic of Florence.
The historical centre is in perfect
conditions and lies on a hill that dominates the Arno plain.
The circle of walls encloses the village that overlooks the
rugged declivity of the hill. The ancient centre is made up
of three parallel streets: the central one, the "Via
di Mezzo" ends to the east with the Fortress and to the
west with the tower Torre Guinigi. in the middle of the village
there is the square with the church of S. Ippolito and S.Cassiano
which took this name from the old parish that used to be in
the surroundings. Out of Laterina, along the ViaVecchia Aretina,
the Villa Monsoglio is to be pointed out, one of the most
magnificent villas around Arezzo. It has an extensive Italian
garden and interiors decorated with frescoes. Near Laterina
there was the bridge Ponte Romito, so called because in the
near hospital (founded in 1109 and now known as Villa Monsoglio)
had settled one or more "repentants", usually Franciscan
tertiaries, commonly called by the population "hermits".
The bridge, whose ancient structures remain, was important
for the communications between Arezzo andValdarno.
Where is Laterina: is located in the middle of Arezzo
province, on the border with the municipality of Arezzo.
How to reach Laterina: From Arezzo, take the road
called Setteponti, exit Castiglion Fibocchi and follow direction
for Laterina, which is 4 Km far
Nearby: Visit Arezzo, Lorro Ciuffenna, Castiglion
Fiorentino
Distances: Arezzo 18 Km - Florence 65 Km - Siena 50
Km - Pisa 140 Km
Correct name is Laterina
Common mistakes are Latterina, Loterina, Laterrina,
La terina
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