Italy Puglia Alberobello

Famed for its traditional and somewhat peculiar trulli buildings, this historic little town is a national cultural monument.

Alberobello is a small town and commune in the province of Bari, in Puglia, Italy. It has about 11,000 inhabitants and is famous for its unique trulli constructions. The Trulli of Alberobello are part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites list since 1996. The abundance of calcareous sedimentary material in the area lead to the building of houses with dry stone without the use of mortar. These houses were the first trulli which contributed to the expansion of the settlement. Building the houses of dry stone was a requirement of Count Giangirolamo II as this way it was avoidable to pay taxes on them.

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Alberobello, Italy

Alberobello by Marionzetta

Famed for its traditional and somewhat peculiar trulli buildings, this historic little town is a national cultural monument.
Historic Center, Alberobello

Street in Alberobello by Luca Moglia

Walk through streets lined with traditional buildings, some dating as far as the 14C, and soak up the small-town feel.
Trulli House, Alberobello

Alberobello by Ricardo

Peek inside a genuine Truli house to get a feel of the local culture, and learn about the intricacies of the traditional lifestyle.
St. Antonio Church, Alberobello

1408311018 - Alberobello Church by Geoff Young

You can easily recognize the Trulli influences in Alberobello's main church, whose elaborate facade belies simpler interior.