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Alberobello is a city in the center of the Valle dell Itria Valley, with a population of 11,000. The unusual trulli houses that built the Alberobello center were recognized as a national monument of Italy in 1930 and have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1996.
The international organization noted the originality of the trulli, the homogeneous nature of the settlement and how they preserved the building culture of prehistoric origin.
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And by tradition, our TOP-5 things to do in this amazing town:
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1. See the Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian (Piazza Curri). This is the central cathedral of the city, which was built in the 18th century. Cosmas and Damian are brothers, healers and miracle workers.
2. Visit the Alberobello Historical Museum. An interesting museum of culture, history and architecture of the city. He is in fifteen large trulli interconnected.
3. Get to know the old-fashioned interior at Trullo Sovrano. Unique trullo having 2 floors. Here is a house-museum, the exposition of which acquaints tourists with the original interior of the traditional Alberobello house and the lifestyle of the inhabitants of this city.
4. Walk around the Rione Monti quarter. The most popular part of the city among tourists, which is fully built up with many trulli. The Via Monte San Michele pedestrian street impresses with its unique architecture, colorful shops and observation decks.
5. Go to the Grotta di Castellana - the most beautiful karst caves. The largest and most visited karst cave complex in Italy.
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Has anyone ever been here? Liked?