I Trulli di Alberobello - World Heritage Site
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I Trulli di Alberobello - World Heritage Site
I Trulli di Alberobello - World Heritage Site
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A collection of 1,400 beehive buildings built and lived in by peasants.
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4.5
9,630 reviews
Excellent
6,955
Very good
2,105
Average
411
Poor
109
Terrible
50
BillPNo1
Friendswood, TX690 contributions
We visited the Trulli's in Alberobello last September and this was a highlight of our entire trip to Puglia. These small white stone buildings with their domed stone roofs are a treasure to behold. We were truly impressed with how well these old buildings have held up and been maintained through the centuries. Clean and freshly whitewashed, they almost appear as if they had been recently constructed. Invited to visit inside, we were amazed at the details of the brickwork forming the arched separations between the small rooms and the interior design and structure of the domed roofs. The number of these Trullis - an entire village of them - was also surprising. Seeing the Trulli's was worth the trip to Puglia.
Written June 6, 2020
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J LG
59 contributions
Couples
Alberobello is an authentic village where the original trulli architecture is fully preserved.
No other place in the world gives you the feeling of being part of a fairytale.
The inhabitants are happy to share their childhood stories and welcome us tourists as visiting friends.
The houses are decorated with flowers and architectural details; each room is a distinct trullo with its characteristics.
On our way from Fasano to Alberobello we have stopped in the “canale di Pirro” to enjoy the beauty and the serenity of its country side.
No other place in the world gives you the feeling of being part of a fairytale.
The inhabitants are happy to share their childhood stories and welcome us tourists as visiting friends.
The houses are decorated with flowers and architectural details; each room is a distinct trullo with its characteristics.
On our way from Fasano to Alberobello we have stopped in the “canale di Pirro” to enjoy the beauty and the serenity of its country side.
Written June 22, 2020
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Israel R
Ra'anana, Israel16,126 contributions
The lovely town / village with the NICEST name in Italy, is one of the nicest places we have visited during our wonderful trip in the province of Puglia, the district that is rich in amazing sites.
The trolley houses with the conical roofs are very reminiscent of dwarf houses in children's books.
The most amazing thing about the trolley houses is that although they are built of stone only without the use of cement at all !!!.
This is particularly evident in roofs made of slate stones and also not using cement.
What holds the roof is the self-weight of the tile and the exact distribution of gravity in each layer. Also, what holds the roof structure is the form of construction partially overlapped with each row (circle) of the slate bricks.
The reason for the construction of the trolley structures in this way is to allow the "demolition" of the building in a noticeably short time, immediately upon receiving the warning that tax collectors are on the way to the village.
The "demolition" process was extremely fast, and the rebuilding was truly short.
This process of demolition / rebuilding of the homes saved the local Feudal from paying the central government tax.
Currently, most residential buildings are now used as "shops" for selling souvenirs to tourists or for the hospitality (paid) of tourists who wish to see the lifestyle of the locals.
In conclusion, it is highly recommended to spend a few hours touring and strolling in this amazing town.
Highly recommended !
Do not miss out !
The trolley houses with the conical roofs are very reminiscent of dwarf houses in children's books.
The most amazing thing about the trolley houses is that although they are built of stone only without the use of cement at all !!!.
This is particularly evident in roofs made of slate stones and also not using cement.
What holds the roof is the self-weight of the tile and the exact distribution of gravity in each layer. Also, what holds the roof structure is the form of construction partially overlapped with each row (circle) of the slate bricks.
The reason for the construction of the trolley structures in this way is to allow the "demolition" of the building in a noticeably short time, immediately upon receiving the warning that tax collectors are on the way to the village.
The "demolition" process was extremely fast, and the rebuilding was truly short.
This process of demolition / rebuilding of the homes saved the local Feudal from paying the central government tax.
Currently, most residential buildings are now used as "shops" for selling souvenirs to tourists or for the hospitality (paid) of tourists who wish to see the lifestyle of the locals.
In conclusion, it is highly recommended to spend a few hours touring and strolling in this amazing town.
Highly recommended !
Do not miss out !
Written April 25, 2020
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The Puglia Guys
Puglia, Italy689 contributions
We love that Puglia is so authentic. It has not compromised for the tourists they now encourage and welcome.
The one exception we find is Alberobello’s città dei Trulli. Not the UNESCO World Heritage Site that stands out on its own. Our problem with Alberobello starts with when we explore via Monte S. Michele and via Monte S. Gabriele.
Pestered as we wonder up and down the wonderful vistas to come inside each and every trullo to buy their overpriced pasta, dried chilli, dish towels, olive oil and other tourist tat (snow globes, anyone?) Our experience is beyond spoiled. It’s destroyed.
We may eat authentic cuisine. But unlike almost everywhere else it isn’t offered at authentic prices. The simplest of dishes is overinflated for the bus loads of tourists that visit.
The Valle d’Itria is peppered with wonderful trulli. Try for example the breath of fresh air that is Costa dei Trulli Ripagnola. After sucking up and being sucked dry by no more than 2 hours in Alberobello...
The one exception we find is Alberobello’s città dei Trulli. Not the UNESCO World Heritage Site that stands out on its own. Our problem with Alberobello starts with when we explore via Monte S. Michele and via Monte S. Gabriele.
Pestered as we wonder up and down the wonderful vistas to come inside each and every trullo to buy their overpriced pasta, dried chilli, dish towels, olive oil and other tourist tat (snow globes, anyone?) Our experience is beyond spoiled. It’s destroyed.
We may eat authentic cuisine. But unlike almost everywhere else it isn’t offered at authentic prices. The simplest of dishes is overinflated for the bus loads of tourists that visit.
The Valle d’Itria is peppered with wonderful trulli. Try for example the breath of fresh air that is Costa dei Trulli Ripagnola. After sucking up and being sucked dry by no more than 2 hours in Alberobello...
Written March 2, 2020
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Soumya A
Cupertino110 contributions
This old town full of Trullis was very unusual and beautiful. I seacrhed on it online prior to visiting Italy and they looked very beautiful. I booked a truulli to stay and loved the Old town full of trullis. During Christmas they has parades and light decorations and full of local tourists.
You can pick a map from the Tourist ofice or your Trulli and walk up and down the various alleys where the trullis have been doecrated differently. It is such a quaint place.
You can pick a map from the Tourist ofice or your Trulli and walk up and down the various alleys where the trullis have been doecrated differently. It is such a quaint place.
Written January 9, 2020
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Jackie C
Peterborough, UK472 contributions
Since 1996 this has been a UNESCO World Heritage site and located south east of Bari in the Puglia region. This village is like stepping into a fairytale. The houses are made from limestone with conical roofs and white painted walls and quite cool inside. Many of these have now became tourist shops but many are still lived in. Walking through this town there are red hearts everywhere. Love is in the air ❤️❤️❤️. We really enjoyed our visit here and won’t forget it in a hurry.
Written April 8, 2020
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bcame
Bucharest, Romania76 contributions
Couples
We came with low expectations and we were impressed. Beautiful and quiet place, around the trulli density area.
You can walk and enjoy and you can observe many souvenir places, arts and specifics to the place.
Not too many restaurants and some of them closed noon time.
You can relax and enjoy for 2-3 hours, but not less.
You can walk and enjoy and you can observe many souvenir places, arts and specifics to the place.
Not too many restaurants and some of them closed noon time.
You can relax and enjoy for 2-3 hours, but not less.
Written January 24, 2020
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Susan S
Weehawken, NJ105 contributions
We have visited his historic area of Italy for the trulli homes which have cone-shaped rooves made of stones. Trulli masters have perfected this craft since the 1500s or possibly earlier in order to avoid taxes on the homes by the King. You can rent many of these and they are beautiful and charming, like fairy-tale living.
Written February 19, 2020
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johnellen@mchsi.com
Jefferson City, MO731 contributions
We strolled through this town with a guide who explained the history of the Trulli which was to build the houses without mortar so they wouldn't be taxed by the count. At one point we were able to go inside a Trulli and visit with the lady who lived there. This town is a must see if you are in this area.
Written January 8, 2020
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Janina G
Glasgow, UK154 contributions
Just so so pretty! Clear blue skies and hot sunshine makes the white trulli sparkle. This is definitely a must see if you are in Puglia. Yes the streets are narrow and crowded but people are respectful and do their best to give space. All shops(yes they are touristy shops but the produce is tasteful) have hand santitisers at the doors and people do wear masks if it is very busy. Go early or better still take a walking tour with a local to learn about why trullis exist and how they are built.
Written August 17, 2020
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Alessandra R
Dublin, Ireland14 contributions
Salve! Io ed il mio compagno saremo in visita ad Alberobello l'ultima settimana di giugno. Sapreste dirci perfavore se di sera in centro i negozietti rimangono aperti?
Bruno C
Ardore Marina, Italy1,038 contributions
io mi trovavo in loco giorno 10/06 sera e i negozi hanno chiuso alle ore 20.00 anche perchè pioveva.
Linzalin
Preston, UK124 contributions
We plan to visit Alberobello straight from the airport and have a car. Please could someone recommend somewhere for lunch that would be good for me with two young children near or in the heritage site? Thanks
David W
Cranbrook, UK58 contributions
There are many various restaurants between the car parking area and the village itself there is also a restaurant with a balcony in the village near the top
Maura C
20 contributions
Ma c è un orario di apertura di qualche trullo speciale....
Luigi P
Palo del Colle, Italy442 contributions
Per il trullo sovrano ci sono degli orari dedicati.
Per altri trulli ( quelli turistici, vicino alla chiesa di Sant'Antonio) sono aperti quasi sempre alla curiosità del turista
EloisaM69
Gland, Switzerland87 contributions
Ciao....ma quale parcheggio per esempio?
Tommaso
Rome, Italy52 contributions
Consiglio il parcheggio nella parte alta del centro storico di Alberobello. Oltre a trovarsi all'interno di un piccolo uliveto, c'è il parcheggiatore per cui non c'è la necessità di essere spiccio minuti appena usciti ci troveremo a pochi metri dall'area pedonale
Wicca72
8 contributions
Good morning,
We will be visiting Bari from the 1st of March until the 4th of March. We have rented a car. We think of spending one day in Alberobello and one at the Sassi di Matera. Do you have any suggestions on what day would be the best (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) to visit these places? Is fi Alberobello less crowded on a Friday?
Would appreciate hearing from you,
Marieke
Greice A
Manchester, UK132 contributions
Hi! I think this period is not crowded as July and August. Please make a stop at Antica Salumeria del corso in alberello, also you need to visit the caves in Castellana & the ostuni city. Enjoy Puglia! 😁
Is it accesible for a wheelchair user? Are there accesible bathrooms nearby?
Cassie T
Melbourne, Australia223 contributions
At Castellano Grotto - There are steps down to the floor of the cave so I don't advise for wheelchairs
Rahul Chadha
New Delhi, India116 contributions
Alberobello or Bari local? We have tight schedule to manage on our trip to bari on sep 9 sunday. we would be there only for 5-6 hours on cruise ship stop. We are confused between whether to go to Alberobello or tour bari local. Please suggest
Renata R
Porto, Portugal174 contributions
Hi, alberobello is gourgeos and worth a visit, I visited for 4h and had lunch. It’s charming 😃
I suggest the beaches around Bari too. They are beautiful. Tough decision, it depends what you like more! The city center near the Porto it’s also nice and historical. You can walk and don’t need to purchase excursion. For the rest you will need an excursion due to your schedule.
Rahul Chadha
New Delhi, India116 contributions
Hi, we would be stopping in Bari on our cruise trip. Could anyone suggest whether we would be able to cover Alberobello in our time from 15:00-19:00. Please suggest some itinerary for Bari local and alberobello. Mode of transport to be used and all. Thanks
Mark H
Woolooware, Australia47 contributions
Rahul, my suggestion would be to grab a couple of friends and share a rental car for the trip. Plan your timing to the minute, allowing extra time for traffic around the car rental return area. See your cruise ship director and have them organise it for you. After all, isn't that what you paid the big bucks for? He/she would also be able to advise you of the best way of doing it and also what to see there.
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