Holiday apartment in Alberobello: trulli, World Heritage and special experiences

Alberobello is known for an exceptional architectural style: the trulli include buildings that date back as far as the mid-14th century. Their pyramid-, dome- or cone-shaped roofs consist of overlapping limestone slabs. On 5 December 1996, the trulli of Alberobello were declared a World Heritage Site. If you choose a holiday apartment in Alberobello, you can tailor your trip entirely around this special combination of architecture, history and vibrant local culture.

Holiday apartment in Alberobello between trulli and World Heritage

Rione Monti is a UNESCO World Heritage district of Alberobello. More than a thousand trulli are spread along fifteen streets there. The oldest houses are located along the historic streets Via Monte Nero, Via Monte Pasubio, Via Monte S. Michele and Via Monte Sabotino. Rione Aia Piccola has been a national monument since 1930 and is now also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is considered the only area of Alberobello untouched by commercial activities. Many of its lanes are inaccessible to vehicles, thereby offering special perspectives of the trulli.

Individual buildings also tell the story of changes over long periods. Construction of Casa D’Amore began on 22 June 1797. It was the first house officially built with mortar and represents a technical transition from the first trullo houses to the residential buildings of the 19th century. Trullo Sovrano was used over the centuries as a residence, spice shop and chapel, and is currently used as a venue for temporary exhibitions and cultural events.

At the Museo dell’Olio di Alberobello, you can encounter evidence of the local rural culture from the 19th century and the early years of the 20th century. The exhibits include, among other things, equipment used for grinding olives. The museum is open by appointment. The Museo del Territorio “Casa Pezzolla”, Trullo Sovrano, the Trulli District, as well as the District Monti and the District Aia Piccola are located in the vicinity of Alberobello and complement its cultural focus.

Discover traditions, walking tours and buildings

The traditional patronal festival of Saints Cosmas and Damian is celebrated in Alberobello every year on 26 and 27 September. Many worshippers traditionally reach the Sanctuary of the Basilica Minore dei SS Medici Cosma e Damiano on foot along the entire route. For a guided overview, the authorised local tour guide Guido offers an approximately two-hour tour from north to south, which also includes lesser-known and less frequently visited trulli areas.

Another distinctive building is the Church of Sant’Antonio da Padova in Alberobello. It has the shape of a trullo and was built in 1927. Ponte di Cecca is a hydraulic structure built at the beginning of the 20th century, with an arched structure spanning the Canale di Pirro. These varied impressions can help you decide on the desired focus when choosing accommodation, whether on local history, walks or excursions.

For excursions in the area around Alberobello, options include the Zoosafari Fasanolandia zoo, the Grotte di Castellana and the Grotta del Trullo. Spiaggia Marina Grande is located in the wider regional surroundings of Alberobello. The range of these destinations therefore extends from trulli and museums to caves, a zoo and a beach. Depending on your daily itinerary, you can consider your holiday apartment in Alberobello as a base for cultural discoveries, leisurely walks or regional activities.

Further destinations for planning your trip: Castellana Grotte, Turi, Terlizzi, Cassano Delle Murge, Cozze, Triggiano, Cozzana, Polignano A Mare.

To the higher-level travel overview: Bari.