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.
Wandering Jana The trulli architectural style was also adapted for various uses like this two story one.
Wandering Jana Most trulli are built into each other like rowhouses.
Wandering Jana This large trulli is now a museum.
Wandering Jana Soooo adorable!
Wandering Jana A un-whitewashed trullo.
Wandering Jana These are just too cute.
Wandering Jana A street of trulli.
Wandering Jana They really packed them together.
Wandering Jana Found a bit of an overlook of part of the town. You can see all those conical roofs.
Wandering Jana Trulli on the main city piazza.
Wandering Jana 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.
Wandering Jana This trulli is now a cafe.
Wandering Jana On a side street. I love the ivy.
Wandering Jana These are the most famous trulli in Alberobello, because of the mysterious symbols.
Wandering Jana A trullo church, Sant’Antonio da Padova.
Wandering Jana Love this!
Wandering Jana Many trulli had these almost hidden stairs for roof maintenance.
Wandering Jana Not all the trulli have been renovated. It’s nice to see what most probably looked like before tourism.
Wandering Jana Places should not be allowed to be this cute.
Wandering Jana 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.
Wandering Jana Trullo Sovrano, a very large 18th century trullo that is now a museum.
Wandering Jana The trulli feel so much larger on the inside.
Wandering Jana Massive walls. This trullo even had an accessible 2nd story that may have served as a guest room.
Wandering Jana Another trullo stuck between modern buildings.
Wandering Jana A landscape of conical roofs.
Wandering Jana Alberobello is just adorable. I’m so glad so many were preserved.
Wandering Jana 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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