Alberobello, Italy – Truly, Trulli Odd

Before I went to Alberobello, I had never heard of a Trullo house and I must say I find them rather odd. To me, they just appear as though they are a bit small and perhaps uncomfortable inside. But I guess it’s what you get used to in life.

How To Get There

From Bari the easiest way to get there is by the TrennItalia website, application or buying a ticket at the station. The bus arrives in front of the DOK supermarket on the back side of the train station, so from town you will have to use the underground train station passage to get to the bus stop, it is across the street of Via Giuseppe Capruzzi. The cost is minimal, 2€ per person each way. You may hear them referred to as the TrulliBus, but if you ask anyone locally they will be confused by your question. So use the destination name of Alberobello and there will not be any confusion.

Bus from Bari to Alberobello – Alberobello, Italy

Bus ride – Truli buildings – Alberobello, Italy

It arrives in Alberobello at that city’s train station and it is about a fifteen to twenty minute walk to the houses.

Alberobello

When one first sees a Trullo house one’s first impression might be that it is a rather strange place to live. However, there are other precedents in other cultures. Alberobello contains many such examples of these houses, now converted toward the tourists industry.

Monumento Dei Caduti in Guerre – Alberobello, Italy

Fountain – Piazza Giangirolamo II – Alberobello, Italy

Stairs with Truli house view – Alberobello, Italy

The Trullo House

Initially developed by farmers and herders as a temporary place to stay while performing their tasks. However, once learned that they could be used as a tax dodge, the Italians in the area converted them to more permanent residential building, while forgoing the need to pay their taxes.

Patti – Via Monte San Marco – Alberobello, Italy

Via Monte San Michelle – Alberobello, Italy

Chiesa Parrocchiale di Sant’Antonio da Padova – Chiesa a Trullo – Alberobello, Italy

Truly an authentic Truli home – Alberobello, Italy

Another authentic Truli home – Alberobello, Italy

Al Pozzo Illuminato shop – Alberobello, Italy

Restaurants

During the off season there are limited restaurants for lunch, so plan accordingly. However, there are a few that open all year.

Terra Mossa Ristorante Pizzeria

The Terra Mossa Ristorante Pizzeria was our second pick, but we happen to go there because it opened a half an hour earlier than our original pick.

Ristorante Terra Mossa – Entrance – Alberobello, Italy

Ristorante Terra Mossa – Inside – Alberobello, Italy

Located on Via Indipendenza, 4, it is a totally modern establishment and able to handle large crowds and tour groups. There were two visiting while we were eating and we did not experience any change in our service. The food is very good and they have English speakers, due to their location in a tourist area. It is prices slightly on the high side, but if you don’t go nuts two people can eat a fair lunch for around 40€.