POI data

General information
Gravina di Laterza
Natural attraction
no
The ravine Laterza is considered the most representative example of karst-tectonic phenomenon at European level. It covers an area of ​​800 hectares with a length of 12 km, a width of 500 meters and reaches a maximum depth of 200 meters. The entire area is under protection as an oasis for bird protection since 1984. It is managed by Lipu (Italian League for Bird Protection) since 1999. The Oasis is surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation and endemic plant and animal species typical of the Mediterranean.
Location
Laterza
Italy
Puglia
40.6209
16.7999
302.76
Contact
LIPU Laterza
(+39)3393311947
www.rapacigravine,it/oasi
Pugliapromozione Regional Agency for Turism of Puglia
Additional information
Poor
Unlimited visit
Good
High
International
Insufficient
Appian Way
Cultural tourism,Holiday tourism,Active tourism,Nature-based tourism
pilgrimage,Antiquity,Basilian,Benedictine,Early Christian,Frescoes,ruins,Rupestral