Explore the home of the trulli!
Alberobello is an unique Italian city in Apulia, in the “heel” of Italy’s boot. The city is so unique that it is an UNESCO world heritage site! Why? Because of the trulli.
Jana Irving A trullo. This is one of the very few trulli that are free standing.
Trulli are stone buildings built without mortar. Dry stone buildings were an ancient building technique in Europe that continued in Apulia. Trulli construction started in Alberobello around the 14th century. While trulli can be found elsewhere in the area, Alberobello has the most in one spot anywhere. Here they are densely packed into a couple of areas of town making one very weird cityscape.
Jana Irving The trulli architectural style was also adapted for various uses like this two story one.
Jana Irving Most trulli are built into each other like rowhouses.
Jana Irving This large trulli is now a museum.
Jana Irving Soooo adorable!
Jana Irving A un-whitewashed trullo.
Jana Irving These are just too cute.
Jana Irving A street of trulli.
Jana Irving They really packed them together.
Jana Irving Found a bit of an overlook of part of the town. You can see all those conical roofs.
Jana Irving Trulli on the main city piazza.
Jana Irving This adorable street is where all the souvenir shops are. They weren’t open yet. I got to Alberobello super early so I could get photos like this. The stores along here also sell a lot of locally made crafts too.
Jana Irving This trulli is now a cafe.
Jana Irving On a side street. I love the ivy.
Jana Irving These are the most famous trulli in Alberobello, because of the mysterious symbols.
Jana Irving A trullo church, Sant’Antonio da Padova.
Jana Irving Love this!
Jana Irving Many trulli had these almost hidden stairs for roof maintenance.
Jana Irving Not all the trulli have been renovated. It’s nice to see what most probably looked like before tourism.
Jana Irving Places should not be allowed to be this cute.
Jana Irving A trullo stuck between two more modern buildings. There’s a bit of a break in part of the town where there aren’t as many trulli.
Jana Irving Trullo Sovrano, a very large 18th century trullo that is now a museum.
Jana Irving The trulli feel so much larger on the inside.
Jana Irving Massive walls. This trullo even had an accessible 2nd story that may have served as a guest room.
Jana Irving Another trullo stuck between modern buildings.
Jana Irving A landscape of conical roofs.
Jana Irving Alberobello is just adorable. I’m so glad so many were preserved.
Jana Irving You can even buy a trullo for your pet!
Alberobello is an easy day trip from Bari. During my visit in 2024, there was a rail replacement bus that left from Bari’s main train station. I highly recommend a visit to see the trulli. They are amazing.
Check out my next update where I explore Apulia’s White City!
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