What to see, what to do
à Alberobello

Travel guide Alberobello

Alberobello, in Italy's Puglia region, is famous for its trulli, whitewashed dwellings with conical stone roofs. This unique town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its distinctive traditional architecture and picturesque charm.

The town of Alberobello dates back to the 16th century and is famous for its trulli structures, built without mortar. These buildings were originally designed as temporary dwellings and have become a cultural symbol of the region.

Alberobello can be reached by car or train from Puglia's main towns, such as Bari and Taranto. The town is also a popular stop on the region's tourist circuits.

Accommodation

Alberobello offers unique accommodation in converted trulli, ranging from luxury options to more traditional and affordable guest rooms.

Gastronomy

Cuisine des Pouilles, orecchiette, produits à base d’olive, vins locaux, fromages régionaux.

What is there to see? What to do?

Le quartier de Rione Monti, le Trullo Sovrano, l’église de Sant’Antonio, les musées locaux, les boutiques artisanales.

Rione Monti, Aia Piccola, the historic centre, the surrounding rural areas with their scattered trulli.

Promenades dans les ruelles pavées, visites guidées des trulli, dégustation de vins et d’huile d’olive dans les domaines locaux.

Educational tours of the trulli, picnic areas, local farms with activities for children.

San Cosma e Damiano festival, trulli festival, seasonal cultural and gastronomic events.

Activities

Shopping

Handicrafts in the trulli shops, local pottery, traditional textiles, local food products.

Nightlife

Local cafés and bars offering a relaxed atmosphere and a selection of wines and regional dishes.

Did you know?

Les trulli d’Alberobello étaient historiquement démontables pour éviter les taxes.
Alberobello signifie littéralement ‘bel arbre’ en italien.
The trulli construction technique is unique to this region of Puglia.
Some of the trulli structures are decorated with painted mystical symbols.
Alberobello is often used as a backdrop for films and advertisements.

Tips and tricks
Bring comfortable shoes to explore the cobbled streets and country lanes.
Visitez hors saison pour éviter les foules et profiter d’une expérience plus authentique.
Renseignez-vous sur les coutumes locales et les heures d’ouverture, car elles peuvent varier en fonction des saisons.

Explorez les alentours d’Alberobello à vélo, visitez pendant les festivals locaux, découvrez les ateliers d’artisans pour des souvenirs authentiques.

Bonjour, je suis Marco, un DiamsTrotter passionné de 46 ans. Je suis captivé par l’histoire, la culture et le charme unique de l’Italie, et tout particulièrement d’Alberobello.

Marco R.

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