I Trulli di Alberobello - World Heritage Site

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All about trulli: the tiny, conical stone houses that make Alberobello a living museum. Dating back to the 14th‑century agrarian settlements, trulli are built with a dry‑stone technique that leaves the walls thick and the roofs corbelled into a perfect dome. The craft appears to have roots in ancient Greek architecture, brought by settlers who carved the walled chamber “tholos”. Today the town preserves more than 1,600 trulli, many still inhabited as farmhouses, guesthouses, or luxury resorts. Their iconic whitewashed walls and sloping roofs make them instantly recognizable from the street and at sunset. Guided walks sweep through the winding streets of Rione Monti and Rione Aia Piccola, stopping at the Casa d’Amore visitor centre for an overview of construction and at the Piazza del Mercato where local olive oil, handmade ceramics and fresh Salento cuisine are on display. Visitors are advised to arrive early in spring or autumn to avoid peak crowds, and to bring comfortable walking shoes for the uneven cobbles. The thick walls and natural ventilation keep interiors comfortably cool in the summer while retaining warmth in the winter, making a day in Alberobello a moving experience of how a landscape can shape a living heritage site. Whether you’re an architecture aficionado, a family seeking a unique holiday experience, or a food lover eager to sample fresh regional specialties, a visit to Alberobello offers an immersive look at a marvel of medieval engineering that continues to thrive in modern life.

Highlights

• Corbelled Conical Roofs
• Historic Urban Landscape
• Casa d’Amore Visitor Centre
• Piazza del Mercato
• Trullo Savrano
• Trullo Sovrano

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• Typical visit: about 3 hours