Alberobello (Puglia)

Trullo houses in Alberobello, Puglia

Carved stone pinnacles atop refurbished trullo cones, in Alberobello

Trullo houses in Alberobello, Puglia

Panoramic view of Alberobello with trulli roofs

Alberobello is a small town in the province of Bari, Puglia (Apulia), and is famous for its unique trulli buildings. A trullo is a traditional Apulian dry stone hut with a conical roof. Their style of construction is specific to the Itria Valley, in the Murge area of the Italian region of Apulia. The Trulli of Alberobello have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996.

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@Frederick asks:

If anyone can help. 

We are in the process of purchasing a 3 cone Trullo in Puglia, which needs extensive restoration. Total internal floor area is circa 60sqm. I have read alot about the process involves, re "geometra" and skilled builders. 

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@BertG asks:

Buon giorno!

im Dutch; my partner is Russian.I have kids in Holland from first marriage. I’m the only ownership of the house.   Does someone know In case of death 

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@BertG asks:

Ciao !
I bought a Trullo in Ostuni . 
Does anybody know the best way to renovate a Trullo? Or maybe builders in Puglia? 
grazie 

thank you 

Bert 

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