Alberobello, Italy

Street in Alberobello, Italy
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Alberobello is a small town in the province of Bari, in the region of Apulia in southern Italy. It is renowned for its trulli architecture that is today recognized by UNESCO as one of Italy's World Heritage Site. Alberobello covers 40 sq km (20 sq mi) and has a population of around 11,000 people (2012 estimate).

The trulli (plural for trullo) are stone huts with conical roofs. Most of those still standing today were built in the 19th century. They were once used as storehouses, but today many have been converted into shops and boutique hotels. The name trullo comes from the Italian il trullo, which in turn comes from the Greek , meaning cupola.

The trulli are particularly popular with German and British tourists. This has helped in getting them preserved and restored, although the cost of rebuilding such houses have risen substantially in the past few decades.

Trulli of Alberobello
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Alberobello

The nearest major city is provincial capital Bari. From there, take the A14 motorway heading south till Gioia del Colle, then exit the motorway and continue on SP239 heading east till you arrive in Alberobello.

Places of Interest in Alberobello

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