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The towns that jump out of fairy tales are also known as "heavenly towns".

A town that jumps out of a fairy tale world. Also known as "Heavenly Town" - Alberobello, one of the world's most beautiful small towns. Attraction coordinates Alberobello is a small town in Apulia, Bari province, Italy, with a population of about 10,000 people. The trulli buildings in the town are world-renowned. Scenic area information The earliest stone houses can be traced back to the 12th century, but it is unknown when people began to inhabit them. Starting from the 16th century, more and more refugees fleeing from natural disasters and man-made calamities came here and built houses with local materials using limestone. In 1797, refugees petitioned the local King of the Prangi State in Taranto to allow them to legally settle in this type of easily dismantled dome stone house, forming the unique Taurasi village in the Alberobello region. Travel guide Enter the small town, where scenes that only appear in fairy tales, such as blue sky, white walls, gray tiles, and round domed houses, actually exist; Strolling on the streets, flowers in full bloom decorate the stone houses along the road, and the streets and alleys are filled with fragrance; Vintage handicrafts and European-style street lamps catch the eye, full of petty bourgeoisie style. In Alberobello, there are thousands of trulli houses with round shapes, no columns or beams, and white painted walls. The roofs are made of stacked stone slabs, giving them a very muscular texture. Stroll on the "Heavenly Path", with the sky blue and white clouds above your head and the ancient stone pavement under your feet. The roadside is adorned with clusters of colorful flowers, as if wandering in a fairy village. Unmissable scenic area Basilica minore dei Santi Medici - located north of the town center, was built in 1609 and expanded in the Baroque style. Despite its name as a "small church", it is actually quite large in scale. The Church of Saint Anthony (Chiesa di Sant'Antonio) Located in the southwest of Monti district, built in 1926-1927, the dome on this building in the style of Trulli is 21 meters high, with a Greek cross on top. Rione Monti district - located on the south side of Albereobe town, with the main parking lot and Via Indipendenza road in the vicinity. On the southwest side of Indipendenza, there are thousands of trulli buildings scattered on the slopes of the mountains in the area, among which there are few shops. At the intersection of three roads, north of the small church of Saint Iorio, stands the Trullo Sovrano, a rare double-layered trullo-style building constructed by a wealthy priest family in the 18th century. Inside, there are circular rooms displaying local household items. Piazza del Popolo - People's Square is the central square of Alberobello, where many small roads intersect and lead in all directions. You can come here to experience the local culture and atmosphere.
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Posted: Apr 21, 2023
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