What to do in Alberobello in one day - A trip to discover the capital of Trulli

Wondering what to do in Alberobello in one day? Read the article to find out everything you need to know about one of Puglia's most characteristic villages.

Alberobello is the capital of trulli, a unique place located in the magical Itria Valley. This charming village is one of the symbols of Puglia, in fact it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

The historic center of Alberobello is characterized by the presence of trulli, dry stone walls and ancient stone dwellings, a fairy-tale setting that will leave you speechless. For travel lovers, Alberobello is a destination not to be missed, an experience to discover Puglia and its traditions.

Here for you is a handy guide on what to do in Alberobello in one day.

The journey begins now!

What to do in Alberobello in a day?

Definitely one thing to do in Alberobello is to sleep at least one night in a trullo. When you wake up, you will have the chance to visit a place full of history and art.

Here are some tips on what to do in Alberobello in a day.

• Visit the Aia Piccola

The Aia Piccola is one of the oldest areas of Alberobello that consists of about 400 trulli, here time never seems to flow.

The name of this district derives from the ancient custom of beating wheat in the square, in fact walking through its alleys you can observe and discover the most authentic part of this charming Apulian village.

• Visiting the Rione Monti

Rione Monti is the beating heart of Alberobello, a tangle of alleys, stairways and streets surrounded by trulli (more than a thousand of them).

This neighborhood is full of small stores, craft workshops and clubs. All 15 climbs in Rione Monti lead to the Church of St. Anthony, the only trullo-shaped church.

• Enter the museum of the Sovereign Trullo

The Trullo Sovrano, located behind the Cathedral of Santi Medici, is the only two-story trullo and one of the first to be made with mortar.

In the past it was used as a dwelling, chapel and place of worship.

Today, however, it is open to the public, a house-museum that houses a vast collection of furnishings and fittings, symbols of the peasant culture of this land.

A plunge into the past that you cannot miss.

• Sleeping in a trullo

Sleeping in a trullo is an experience you should have at least once in your life. These stone buildings today are one of the most representative emblem of Puglia and its culture.

Entering a trullo you will enter a whole new scenario, you will feel like you are inside a fairy tale. We recommend that you book your stay in one of our beautiful trulli now.

Trullo 100 Passi, Trulli Lithos, Trulli Dionysus and many other dwellings are waiting for you! A unique stay for a 100% real Apulian experience.

• Eating the typical Apulian cuisine

During your wanderings through the alleys of Alberobello, you may feel a bit peckish.

This town offers so many options for sampling true Apulian cuisine. Try orecchiette, bombette, panzerotti or the very famous Pasqualino sandwich.

Of course, you can't miss an excellent glass of wine to accompany it all.

Alberobello offers so many other attractions to visit and discover, although small the magic of this place is unparalleled.

Now that you know what to do in Alberobello in one day all you have to do is pack your suitcase and leave, Puglia is waiting for you.

Enjoy your trip!

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