Alberobello is a small town located in Puglia region, in the South of Italy, a few kilometres from Bari.
Alberobello has a striking atmosphere, which gives tourists a fascinating and unparalleled insight into the past.
It is composed by numerous kinds of house called Trulli that contribute to integrate complete and enrich local landscape.
Trulli are the most important attraction for tourists there.
These buildings date back to 14th century when dwellings found out a new way to build houses.
During these years, Alberobello area was under the power of king of Taranto.
He dictated taxation to the local people in order to the occupancy of lands.
Consequently the local poor people decided to build using an alternative method.
They erected Trulli directly on the rocks, by using drystones without cement neither basis.
In this way if there had been a royal inspection, Trulli could have been destroyed.
The Trullo consists of a single building, but it could be connected to others.
In general it was used for family life, in particular it was also used for animals.
On the whole composed by a single room, the Trullo usually contained a little fire where dwellers cooked and beds were excavated in the wall and separated by curtains.
Trulli are made of white drystones as usual, but its roofs consist of grey limestones and they have a conical shape.
The roofs are topped by a particular stone which was considered a symbol of family builders.
Moreover as in the 18th century world heritage commission allowed the restoring operations, some of family crests were lost.
The site is also characterized by small and tortuous streets going up and down the hill.
These are full of street vendors and souvenir shops, which perfectly blend with charming atmosphere.
Therefore ALberobello have been designated as world heritage site because they are an example of human engine and prehistoric technique survived until now, as well as outstanding universal value.
February 2014
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