Alberobello and Trulli

Alberobello, known as the town of the Trulli, a very famous UNESCO site with the characteristic cone-shaped country houses, is one of the places you cannot miss on your tour if you come to Apulia. Every year the town attracts many tourists from all over the world, who crowd the streets of the historic centre with a look of wonder and happiness.

The Casa d'Amore is the first building from the royal era, since during the reign of Ferdinand IV of Bourbon in the 18th century it was forbidden to construct permanent buildings as ordered by the local nobility. This building, located in Piazza Ferdinando IV, was built by the owner Francesco D'Amore in 1797 with the use of mortar, which would be the material with which the famous Trulli would be built in later times.

The Trullo Sovrano is one of the largest trulli in the town of Alberobello, located in Piazza Sacramento, originally a simple country trullo owned by the Perta family.
In the 19th century it became the seat of the Confraternity of the Holy Sacrament, which placed a painting of the Calvary of unknown origin at the entrance. It was declared a national monument in 1923 and has been a museum house since 1994.

The Church of St. Anthony of Padua is one of the most beautiful churches in Alberobello. Located in the Monti district, it was built by order of Don Antonio Lippolis in 1926 and was opened to the public on the feast of St. Anthony of Padua on 13 June 1927.
Don Antonio entrusted the construction to his fellow citizens, who decided to take inspiration from the style of the Trulli.
Before stopping for lunch, you must stop somewhere to buy a small trullo shaped gadget

Are you wandering around Alberobello and it's lunchtime and you don't know where to go? Trullo d'oro restaurant is the place for you.
Let yourself be pampered by the tasty delicacies prepared by chef Davide Girolamo using genuine Apulian products from local suppliers. The menu is very varied, designed to satisfy every palate. A sensory journey through scents and flavours that links each dish with the right wine pairing.
A delicious dessert, carefully prepared by our pastry chefs, is a must to end the meal.

Ostuni, the white city, is one of the breathtaking locations in the Murgia hills. It is nice to get lost in the alleys of the old town and visit the 18th-century churches, such as the one dedicated to San Vito Martire, built in the Lecce Baroque style.

A stop at the Ostuni Co-Cathedral, located on the top of the highest hill in town and dedicated to Santa Maria dell'Assunzione, is a must.
The church was built in the 15th century and features an architectural mix of Gothic and Romanesque styles.
Before returning to the hotel, stop off at a souvenir shop to buy the famous ceramic whistle, made by local masters in a variety of shapes and forms, including the more curious ones.

At last we have come to the end of a long day, some relaxation after visiting two beautiful cities.