Alberobello is a small town in the Valley of Itria in the Murge region of Puglia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for its characteristic cone-roofed houses called Trulli built from local limestone rock that date back to 1350 (the earliest Trulli settlements date back to the Bronze Age).

Whilst the Trulli can also be found around the provinces of Bari, Brindisi and Taranto, the historical town of Alberobello is the masterpiece.

Around 400 Trulli are located in the modern district of Aia Piccola whilst a further 1000 or so are in the commercial and tourist zone called Monti. Its here where you will find many souvenir shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.

Alberobello Nightlife

When the sun starts to set, Alberobello comes alive starting with the ritual evening passeggiata around the main piazza and along the narrow hilly streets of Monti.

Don't expect wild evenings, Alberobello is all about relaxation with candlelit dinners sampling the local Puglian dishes and fine wines or dining under the stars in your holiday rental.

Alberobello sits on top of a hill 430m above sea level and enjoys a Mediterranean climate with over 300 days of sunshine a year. During the warm summer months, temperatures can reach into the mid 30s whereas during winter, it can get chilly with January being the coldest month with lows of 6°C.

The best time to visit is late spring / early summer and September where the heat is less intense and there are far less tourists crowding the narrow streets.

Things to see and do

Alberobello and the surrounding Valle d'Itria is full of interesting villages, historic towns and some breathtaking countryside with olive trees and grapevines in every direction as far as the eye can see. For local sightseeing, a bicycle is a good option, although a car is highly recommended for reaching some of the other main attractions - a few suggestions...