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    Alberobello

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    Alberobello

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    Alberobello is located in the Valle d'Itria in the Metropolitan City of Bari and is known for its Trulli, houses built of roughly hewn limestone using dry-stone techniques without mortar, with conical roofs made of stone slabs.

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    Alberobello is located in the Valle d'Itria in the Metropolitan City of Bari and is known for its Trulli, houses built of roughly hewn limestone using dry-stone techniques without mortar, with conical roofs made of stone slabs. Since 1996, they have been a UNESCO World Heritage site.The two Trulli districts are Rione Monti and Aia Piccola.

    Sights in Alberobello

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    Trulli, Rione Monti

    1Trulli, Rione Monti

    The larger and older of the two Trulli quarters comprises over 1,000 Trulli. Among the Trulli, there are also workshops selling linen goods. On Via Monte Pertica stands the Church of Sant'Antonio, built from 1926 to 1927, which replicates the shape of the Trulli.
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    Trullo Sovrano
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    2Trullo Sovrano

    Two-story trullo from the mid-18th century on Piazza Sacramento behind the Church of Santi Medici, with a dome about 14 meters high. Since 1994, it has been a house museum with appropriately furnished rooms.
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    Belvedere Santa Lucia
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    3Belvedere Santa Lucia

    Viewpoint, named after Saint Lucia, the patron saint of eyesight. From here you overlook the conical roofs of Rione Monti.
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    City walks in Alberobello

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    The Magic of the Trulli: A Walk Through Alberobello

    Discover Alberobello, the enchanting town of the trulli, on this 2-hour walk. Immerse yourself in the unique architecture of the conical-roofed houses, explore historic districts and enjoy picturesque views of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. An unforgettable experience for every visitor.

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    Food & Drink

    1

    Ristorante La Cantina

    Restaurant with Italian cuisine in Vico Francesco Lippolis, a side street in the center near the Trulli quarters.
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    Il Guercio di Puglia

    Restaurant and Pizzeria on Via Imbriani in the center of Alberobello.
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    Ristorante Il Pinnacolo

    Restaurant in a Trullo in Rione Monti, with Itria Valley cuisine, pizza, and Apulian wines.
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    Ristorante Trullo D'Oro

    Restaurant in several interconnected Trulli, offering Apulian cuisine made from seasonal ingredients.
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    Trattoria Terra Madre

    Trattoria on Piazza Sacramento near Trullo Sovrano, serving Italian cuisine and vegetarian dishes.
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    Food and Drink

    The cuisine of the Itria Valley is rustic, with lots of vegetables, durum wheat pasta, and grilled meat.

    Orecchiette with broccoli rabe

    Typical dish of Apulia and Basilicata: Orecchiette with broccoli rabe, in an Apulian version also with anchovies.

    Bombette

    Small grilled meat rolls from Murgia, usually made from pork neck and filled with Provolone or Caciocavallo, traditionally prepared in butcher shops with their own oven.

    Capocollo di Martina Franca

    Sausage specialty of Murgia dei Trulli and a Slow Food Presidium: salted for 15 to 20 days, washed with Vincotto and lightly smoked.

    History of the Trulli

    In the early 16th century, Count Andrea Matteo III. Acquaviva d'Aragona settled peasant families here. He only allowed houses made of dry stone masonry without mortar; this allowed him to avoid paying taxes to the Spanish Viceroy in the Kingdom of Naples.In 1797, King Ferdinand IV. elevated Alberobello to a royal town, thereby ending feudal rule.The tips of the conical roofs, the pinnacoli, are often decoratively designed and were considered by many to be the signature of the respective master builder.

    Local explorations

    The Trulli districts are small and best explored on foot.Alberobello has a Ferrovie del Sud Est station on the Bari–Taranto line, which also serves Noci and Locorotondo. Check the current timetable before your journey.

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    Matera

    Matera

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