Sights in Apulia | Trulli of Alberobello
*AD / THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS
If there were hobbits in Italy, they would definitely live in Alberobello. That was my first thought when I saw the unusual white houses with pointed roofs for the first time – the place looked like a movie set or an Italian Disneyland. The houses with pointed roofs, known as the Trulli of Alberobello, have a very unique architecture. It was the fourth town we visited on our journey through southern Italy, and it probably impressed me the most of all the sights in Apulia.
CITY LIFE IN A FAIRYTALE MAZE
I couldn’t believe it at first, but people really live here! Some Trulli have regular front doors, nameplates, and mailboxes. I wondered what it must be like to live in such a Trullo. Do they order pizza delivery and watch Netflix here too? What is it like to live in the middle of a tourist attraction? I found it hard to imagine, especially since most Trulli are one-room houses, and some of them are 300 years old. Under each roof, there’s only one room, and if a Trullo has several rooms, it also has several pointed domes. On the roofs, you can often see white ornaments in the form of mystical, religious symbols, or zodiac signs. So, it definitely doesn’t look like an ordinary residential area!
The most charming Trulli in Alberobello – book here*
Some of the Trulli are homes, while others are souvenir shops, restaurants, museums, and workshops. I was particularly impressed by the textiles in Alberobello – handmade tablecloths, scarves, and shawls. I love bringing home decorations or textiles from my travels! Here, I bought many kitchen towels with Trulli ornaments. The shopping options in Alberobello are very extensive: from souvenirs to local wines and liqueurs, sweets, and all kinds of pasta and spaghetti. In one store, located in the center of the Trulli area, you can climb a small staircase up to a rooftop terrace. However, you need to buy something in the store first, and by showing your receipt, you’re allowed to go up. From above, you get a beautiful view of the Trulli village with all its round roofs and peaks.
TRULLI OF ALBEROBELLO: IS IT WORTH A VISIT?
SEE MORE ABOUT ITALY
The most spectacular sights on the Amalfi Coast: Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone in Ravello....
Road Trip on the Amalfi Coast: The Best Locations You Need to See — Praiano, Positano, and Fiordo di Furore....
During our journey through Southern Italy, we discovered one of the most beautiful landmarks in Apulia: the Trulli of Alberobello....