A Fairytale Escape: Discovering Alberobello & Its Iconic Trulli

#mediterranean If there’s one place in Italy that feels like it was lifted straight from a storybook, it’s Alberobello, a small town in the Puglia region known for its whitewashed cone-roofed houses called trulli. It’s not just beautiful — it’s unreal. 📍 Where is Alberobello? Alberobello is located in southeastern Italy, in the region of Puglia (Apulia), about 1 hour from Bari. It’s one of those towns where every corner is Instagrammable and full of history. 🚆 How to get there by train Take a regional train (Ferrovie del Sud Est) from Bari Centrale to Alberobello. The journey takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes and costs about 5–7 euros each way. Trains aren’t super frequent, so it’s best to check the schedule in advance. You can also rent a car and drive through olive groves and vineyards — it’s about a 1.5-hour drive from Bari. 🌀 What are trulli, and why are they famous? The trulli are unique, cone-roofed stone houses built without mortar. This dry-stone technique made them easy to dismantle in case of tax inspection — no joke. In 1996, the town became a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to this one-of-a-kind architecture. Many of the trulli now house shops, restaurants, museums, or boutique hotels. 📸 What to visit in Alberobello Start at the Rione Monti, the largest and most touristy trulli district, with over 1,000 trulli climbing the hillside like a white mosaic. Don’t miss: • 🏠 Trullo Sovrano: The only two-story trullo open to the public. Entry: ~2 euros • 🕍 Church of Saint Anthony of Padua: A trullo-shaped church at the top of the hill • 🖼️ Museo del Territorio: Housed in interconnected trulli, telling the story of local life and architecture • 🛍️ Artisan shops: Selling everything from handmade ceramics to trullo-shaped souvenirs • 🍷 Wine tasting at local enotecas or enjoy a lunch of orecchiette pasta with Pugliese olive oil and fresh burrata 💸 How much does it cost to spend a day in Alberobello? A full day trip is surprisingly affordable: • Train round trip from Bari: ~12–15 euros • Lunch with wine: ~20–30 euros per person • Museum/trullo entrance fees: 2–5 euros • Souvenirs: totally up to you 😉 Plan for a total of around 40–60 euros for a lovely day out. 🌞 When to go Spring and fall are perfect — less crowded and not too hot. Summer can be charming but expect lots of tourists and high temperatures. 🌅 Pro tip for photos The Belvedere Santa Lucia viewpoint gives you the best panoramic view of the Rione Monti trulli district — go there early or at sunset for golden light and fewer crowds. ⸻ ✨ Why Alberobello is a must-visit It’s not just the trulli — it’s the quiet charm of a small southern Italian town, where time slows down and every alley invites you to explore. Whether you’re sipping wine on a sunlit terrace or wandering through narrow stone streets, Alberobello will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a dream you didn’t know you needed. 📌 Want a travel plan with nearby towns like Locorotondo or Martin