The <I>Trulli</I> of Alberobello

Overview

The trulli , limestone dwellings found in the southern region of Puglia, are remarkable examples of drywall (mortarless) construction, a prehistoric building technique still in use in this region. The trulli are made of roughly worked limestone boulders collected from neighbouring fields. Characteristically, they feature pyramidal, domed or conical roofs built up of corbelled limestone slabs.

Selection Criteria

(iii)(iv)(v)

Components(6 locations)

• •Casa d'Amore787-001
• •Museo Storico787-003
• •Trullo Sovrano787-004
• •Quartiere Monti787-006
• •Piazza del Mercato787-002
• •Quartiere Aja Piccola787-005

Details

Countries

Italy

ISO Codes

IT

Area

10.52 ha

Coordinates

40.7825, 17.2369