The travel itinerary company Earth Trekkers has highlighted a hidden Italian commune with beautiful views and fairytale cottages.
Many tourists enjoy a trip to Italy thanks to its incredibly rich and varied history, which gives cities such as Rome, Naples and Milan beautiful architecture and delicious food.
However, Julie, a travel expert at Earth Trekkers, noted that a trip to the commune of Alberobello in Apulia (Puglia) gives tourists all the culture they expect from the country.
She explained: “Have you ever seen photos of a place and think ‘that can’t be real’? Well, that’s what we thought when we first saw photos of Alberobello. This tiny town looks like it has been plucked from the pages of a fairytale.
“Alberobello is famous for its trulli, small round buildings with conical roofs made out of stone. Stroll the hilly maze of streets, shop for souvenirs, enjoy the view across the rooftop terraces, and fill your camera’s memory card with photos of this enchanting town.”
One of the most distinctive features of Alberobello is the incredibly unusual architecture of the houses, known as trulli.
These circular buildings feature white walls made from limestone and a conical-style roof made from bricks covered in grey tiles.
As if they were not distinctive enough, each trulli also has a pristine white ornament on top and unique Christian symbols sketched onto the roof.
Earth Trekkers noted that tourists interested in visiting the commune should keep an eye out for signs that say ‘terrazza panoramica’, meaning panoramic view.
Whilst the distinctive buildings are all incredibly low, many of the shops in the village let tourists climb to a slightly higher point, giving them a good view of the rooftops.
The company noted that one of the best places to take a photo when visiting Alberobello is 32 Via Monte S. Michele, a small shop that lets visitors admire the view with any small purchase.
However, if the tiny buildings of the commune are not small enough, Earth Trekkers suggested guests take a trip to Alberobello in Miniature.
This museum features a scaled-down depiction of the area, with all of its highlights recreated in a much smaller form, including the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua and The Belvedere, a tiny park offering a rich viewpoint.
Tourists do not need to pay to enter Alberobello in Miniature, however, the company noted that the museum appreciates donations.
