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Alberobello is a small village lying in the centre of Apulia dating back to the 16th century. The first inhabitants were farmers from the nearby area, employed also in the construction of the typical houses of this region, named Trulli, now forming a whole, magical part of this village. Trulli are traditional stone buildings dating back in their design from the 15th century, smartly created without the use of any cements in order to avoid the oppressive taxation by the kingdom on properties. In those years, in fact, the king used to ask for a very high tax on buildings, and local people decided to invest in building houses that could be easily destroyed (and then built once again from the ruins) in case of inspection. From this derive the now very famous cone-roofs typical of all Apulia's Trulli.
From the symbols painted on the roofs (usually religious or zodiac-related) and from the tops of the cones, it is still now possible to understand what the richest and most important families were.
The biggest and most important Trullo is the 'Trullo Sovrano' (Sovreign Trullo), now housing concerts and cultural events during the summer months.
To be noted also the church of Saint Antonio, featuring characteristic cone-roofs.
Not to be missed: an evening walk through the lane of the old Trulli-village of Alberobello: a romantic and attractive setting for everyone.