Exploring Alberobello's Enchanting Trullo Wonderland
Alberobello ⭐⭐is known as the "Capital of Trulli." Trulli are built using a traditional dry stone construction technique, which means that no mortar or cement is used. The walls are made of thick layers of limestone, and the roofs are conical in shape. The roof of a trullo is typically a conical vault, which is made of stone voussoirs, and they are often topped with a pinnacle, which is a decorative stone ornament. Over 1,500 trulli grace the landscape of Alberobello , designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and these distinctive dwellings now serve primarily as shops, restaurants, and hotels. Photo Gallery On October 23, 2023, we ventured to Alberobello , the renowned "Capital of Trulli," to marvel at these distinctive and aesthetically pleasing structures. Typical Construction Technique of a Trullo of Alberobello Model of a trullo (Marcok di it:Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons) Foundations The construction of a trullo begins with the prepar...