This small town is located in Apulia, Italy, with only about 11,000 residents.The Trulli huts are reminiscent of something out of a fairytale, with their whimsical conical structure. They date back to the 14th century.
A Trullo is a building with a conical roof, which is constructed without mortar. Although you can see Trulli in other parts of Italy, Alberobello is unique because it is the only place where you can see 1,500 of them in one urban setting. These are used for a variety of purposes today, including restaurants, accommodation, and storefronts.
The Trulli are also used as housing for the residents of Alberobello. Although the town itself is a tourist attraction, because it's less accessible from other frequently visited areas of Apulia and Tuscany it avoids being overrun by tourists. You can get to Alberobello easily by train or car from neighboring areas of Italy, and then walk 15 minutes to reach the special Trulli zone.
A Trullo is a building with a conical roof, which is constructed without mortar. Although you can see Trulli in other parts of Italy, Alberobello is unique because it is the only place where you can see 1,500 of them in one urban setting. These are used for a variety of purposes today, including restaurants, accommodation, and storefronts.
The Trulli are also used as housing for the residents of Alberobello. Although the town itself is a tourist attraction, because it's less accessible from other frequently visited areas of Apulia and Tuscany it avoids being overrun by tourists. You can get to Alberobello easily by train or car from neighboring areas of Italy, and then walk 15 minutes to reach the special Trulli zone.
During the summer, the town comes alive with music festivals, including jazz, classical, street theater, and children's music events. There is an international folk festival and many religious festivals throughout the year as well to entertain and delight visitors.
The area around Alberobello offers a host of other fascinating towns to visit, so you can rent a car and travel from town to town for a relaxing trip into the heart of Puglia.
Quaint villages like Ostuni and Locorotondo are known for their whitewashed walls, while you can also see baroque architecture in Martina Franca. Another intriguing site to visit is the caves located at Castellana Grotte, with their spectacular rock formations.
Staying in a country vacation rental is one of the best ways to experience the pleasure of a slow pace of life, and learn what makes rural Italy tick. We offer a wide range of holiday rentals for large groups of people, or you could have one all to yourself and your lover nearby Alberobello. When you browse our huge selection of villas, you will be sure to find the right location from which to explore the Trulli of Alberobello and the neighbouring villages.
The area around Alberobello offers a host of other fascinating towns to visit, so you can rent a car and travel from town to town for a relaxing trip into the heart of Puglia.
Quaint villages like Ostuni and Locorotondo are known for their whitewashed walls, while you can also see baroque architecture in Martina Franca. Another intriguing site to visit is the caves located at Castellana Grotte, with their spectacular rock formations.
Staying in a country vacation rental is one of the best ways to experience the pleasure of a slow pace of life, and learn what makes rural Italy tick. We offer a wide range of holiday rentals for large groups of people, or you could have one all to yourself and your lover nearby Alberobello. When you browse our huge selection of villas, you will be sure to find the right location from which to explore the Trulli of Alberobello and the neighbouring villages.