Alberobello - the town of trulli

The Trulli of Alberobello Puglia

Alberobello - The town of trulli - itria rises in the valley, situated on two hills.on the eastern hill is the new city area characterized by modern buildings, while on the west, you can you can visit the old village with its two districts of mountains and Aia Piccola dwellings and their characteristics recognized by 'U.n.and.s.c.or. World Heritage 1996.

The trullo (from the greek tholos dome) is a character house in Puglia south-central, cone-shaped stone-built, dry construction and dissemination of this type of dwelling dating from the second half of the sixteenth century during the rule of the Count of Conversano Gian Girolamo II Acquaviva d'Aragona. Count acquaviva wanted an independent fiefdom by the court of Naples, but he would not seek permission to re.this purpose then gave the award to his settlers not only to cultivate cultivate the land but also to build a house.But it had to be built not with football but rather dry so in the case of royal inspection could be quickly demolished.
The Trullo is the largest Sovereign Trullo Erected in the second half of the 700, the only one with a raised floor.Today this is a trulli museum open to visitors then, while in summer it becomes the scene of events, shows and concerts.the church of St. Anthony, built in the '20s, was built in the shape of trullo.
Among the many goals of Holidays in Puglia, Do not miss a visit to the magical town of Alberobello.