Overview
Alberobello is the world capital of the trullo, a unique conical-roofed stone dwelling built without mortar that dates back centuries. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site with approximately 1,500 trulli clustered in the Zona Monumentale, it offers one of Italy's most distinctive urban landscapes.
Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · Family Travel · History
Before you go
Accommodation
Staying in a converted trullo is the signature experience; book well ahead in peak seasons. Budget hotels and B&Bs available near the station.
Connectivity
Italian mobile carriers (TIM, Vodafone, Wind, Tre) provide coverage in town. WiFi available at hotels and some cafes.
Food
Local restaurant meals average €20-30 per person including wine. Best-value dining is where locals eat, typically outside the main tourist zone.
Money
Italy uses the euro (€). ATMs are available in town. Credit cards accepted at most hotels and restaurants but carry some euros for small establishments and markets.
Transport
Train from Bari Centrale takes 1 hr 30 min and costs €4; 15 daily connections Monday-Saturday. Railpasses are not accepted on the Ferrovie Sud-Est regional line.