Alberobello is a town in Italy’s Apulia region. It’s known for its trulli, whitewashed stone huts with conical roofs. The hilltop Rione Monti district has hundreds of them. The 18th-century Trullo Sovrano is a 2-level trulli. Furniture and tools at the Museo del Territorio Casa Pezzolla re-create life in the trulli as it was centuries ago. Southwest of town is the Casa Rossa, a WWII internment camp
Christine Low
World Cultural Heritage: The Fairy Tale Town of Trulli Mushroom Houses in Italy
World Cultural Heritage: The Fairy Tale Town of Trulli Mushroom Houses in Italy
Alberobello is a small town in the province of Bari in the Puglia region of Italy, located on two small hills that are not very high, known as 'Heaven Town' and 'Mushroom Town'. It is famous for its Trulli architecture: white lime walls and grey stone blocks make up the conical roofs of the round dome stone houses, which are unique to the local residential buildings.
One interesting theory about Trulli architecture is that in the 17th century, residents fought against the authorities to 'save on taxes'. As soon as a house was completed, property tax had to be paid, but the structure of the round dome stone houses allowed residents to easily dismantle a part when officials came to inspect, indicating that the house was not yet finished, thus 'saving on taxes'.
As a typical representative of prehistoric architectural technology without mortar, in 1996, the round dome stone houses of Alberobello were listed as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO
🚗 About Transportation
Since it is a self-driving loop, we drove from Amalfi at about 8 am and arrived in Alberobello after more than 4 hours. You can also take a train or bus from nearby to Alberobello train station, and it's less than a ten-minute walk to the center of Mushroom House Town.
🏨 About Accommodation
Actually, I was a bit hesitant before playing, but after playing, I found that it was a very wise choice not to arrange to stay here. Our itinerary was Amalfi-Alberobello-Matera. So we didn't stay in Mushroom Town that day.
🅿️ About Parking
There are many parking lots around, with different charges. We found one that charges per time, 5 euros/time, with spacious locations. It takes about 2-3 minutes to walk into the town. 📍 Detailed location: via cadore, 12, 70011 Alberobello Ba, Italy.
💎 Attraction Introduction
Alberobello Museum, Church of St. Anthony, People's Square, Sovereign Stone Houses, Little Church of the Saint ⛪️.
💕 About Playing
The whole town is very small, and it took less than three hours from when we parked to finish strolling, including a lunch break. First, we went to the church and the sovereign stone houses on the left side of the main street, then came down for lunch, and strolled through the mushroom house cluster on the right side. There are various shops. The white houses are particularly photogenic; actually, there are no special photo spots, it feels like the whole town is very picturesque wherever you shoot. The overall commercialization of the town is still a bit severe.
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Alberobello's fairy-tale mushroom houses in Italy are too beautiful to miss
Italy's must-visit off-the-beaten-path destination Alberobello🍄||This is a small town located in the province of Bari, Italy, where all the houses are white with conical roofs, resembling mushrooms, hence the town is also known as Mushroom🍄 Town. Against the backdrop of the blue sky, the white houses are particularly eye-catching.
🍄Mushroom Houses:
The pointed-roof houses called Trullo are all made of stones, and the town still preserves more than 1,000 of them. In 1996, Alberobello was designated a World Cultural Heritage site. People have been living here since the 15th century, and the current population is about 19,000. The walls of each Trullo are whitewashed with lime, and the roofs are made of grey flat stones stacked into a conical shape.
Transportation:
Self-driving option 1: Depart from Bari, about 60 kilometers away, and it takes approximately 1-1.5 hours to reach by car
Self-driving option 2: From the Amalfi Coast, via the town of Matera, play along the way to the Mushroom Village, about 1 hour from Matera to reach the Mushroom Village.
Take the train🚞 from Rome to Bari, then transfer to the local characteristic train Sud-est line or bus to reach Alberobello.
Attractions:
Basilica minore dei Santi Medici - Located slightly north of the town center, it was founded in 1609 and later expanded in the Renaissance style. Although called a 'small church,' it is actually quite large.
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio - Located southwest of the Monti district, built in 1926-1927, this Trulli-style building has a dome 21 meters high, topped with a Greek cross.
Monti district - Located on the south side of Alberobello, southwest of the parking lot and the main road Via Indipendenza.
Sovereign's Stone House - Located next to a three-way intersection north of the Basilica minore dei Santi Medici, built in the 18th century, it is one of the few two-story Trulli buildings, constructed by a wealthy priest's family.
Piazza del Popolo - Piazza del Popolo is the central square of Alberobello, where many small streets converge, providing access in all directions, where you can sit and feel the cultural atmosphere.
Travel Experience
▪️The 'town of paradise' truly lives up to its name, the Mediterranean climate always seems to make the sky very blue, and the stone-topped houses are particularly white. Under the simple blue and white, the picturesque cobblestone streets and the flowers blooming underfoot, walking along the 'Road to Paradise' is like strolling through a dreamy fairy-tale town. The undulating streets are filled with visitors from all over the world, many stone houses have been turned into tourist shops, some selling postcards, some books, and others selling food, small crafts, and art.
JourneyingSoul
Alberobello, an off-the-beaten-path travel destination in Italy you can't miss
Alberobello, an off-the-beaten-path travel destination in Italy you can't miss🍄 This is a small town located in the province of Bari, Italy, where all the houses are white with conical roofs, resembling mushrooms, hence it is also known as the mushroom🍄 town. Against the backdrop of the blue sky, the white houses are particularly eye-catching.
🚗 About transportation
Since it's a self-driving loop, we left Amalfi around 8 am and drove for over four hours to reach Alberobello. You can also take a train or bus from nearby to Alberobello train station, and it's less than a ten-minute walk to the center of the mushroom town.
🏨 About accommodation
Actually, I was a bit hesitant before the trip, but after playing, I found that not arranging to stay here was a very wise choice. Our itinerary was Amalfi-Alberobello-Matera. So we didn't stay in the mushroom town that day.
🅿️ About parking
There are many parking lots around, and we found one that charges per use. It takes about 2-3 minutes to walk into the town. 📍Detailed location: via cadore, 12, 70011 Alberobello Ba, Italy.
💎 Attraction introduction
Alberobello Museum, Church of St. Anthony, People's Square, Trullo Sovrano, and the Chapel of St. Medical⛪️.
💕 About sightseeing
The whole town is very small, it took us less than three hours to walk around from where we parked, including a lunch break. First, we went to the area of the church and Trullo Sovrano on the left side of the main street, then came down for lunch, and visited the mushroom house cluster on the right side.
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A manifestation of the Trulli architectural style
The mushroom houses in Italy are a manifestation of the Trulli architectural style. These houses are usually made of stone and wood, with simple patterns often found on the roofs, including primitive symbols, religious symbols, and magical symbols, etc. The interior design of the mushroom houses is also unique, with some houses even having beautiful murals and carvings inside.
If you want to visit these unique mushroom houses, you can go to the city of Bari in southern Italy. In Bari, you can find a place called 'Little Town of Heaven', Alberobello, where there are many buildings in the Trulli style. In addition, you can also visit the Church of St. Anthony, not far from Bari, which also has a unique Trulli architectural style.
When touring the mushroom houses, you can choose to drive or take public transportation. If you choose to drive, you can enter southern Italy through the Port of Bari and then follow the signs to Alberobello. If you choose to take public transportation, you can take a bus or train to Alberobello from within Bari.
During the tour, you can choose to visit the inside of the mushroom houses, admire their beautiful design and decoration. At the same time, you can also taste Italian cuisine in local restaurants and experience the local culture and customs.
In general, the mushroom houses in Italy are a very unique and interesting place, where you can feel the charm and uniqueness of the Trulli architectural style. During the tour, be sure to protect the environment, respect local customs and cultural traditions. Have a nice trip!