Fairytale Paradise Town, A Heaven on Earth - Love it!
Preparation
• Documents: Bring your passport, passport photos and copies, flight tickets, hotel bookings, itinerary, and other important documents.
• Clothing: For spring and fall, prepare long-sleeved shirts and jackets; for summer, bring light, breathable clothes and sun protection; for winter, pack thick coats, scarves, and gloves.
• Other items: Mobile phone, camera, chargers, power adapters, power banks, common medications, sunglasses, umbrella, etc.
Transportation Guide
• Getting there: First arrive in Bari, then transfer to Alberobello. Take the private train (FJE) from Bari Central Station, which takes about 1+ hour. No private trains run on Sundays; take a bus instead.
• Getting around: The town is small, and walking is the main way to explore. It's about a 10-minute walk from the train station to the main attractions.
Must-See Attractions
• Trulli Viewpoint: Located between the People's Square and the parking lot, this is the best spot to overlook the town and photograph the Trulli buildings.
• Trulli Dome Houses: The town's iconic buildings, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The walls are painted white with lime, and the roofs are made of flat gray stones stacked into cone shapes.
• Sovereign's Trullo: One of the rare two-story Trulli buildings in town, built by a wealthy priest's family. The interior displays items and scenes of 18th-century life.
• Church of Saints Medici: Located slightly north of the town center, initially built in 1609 and later expanded in Renaissance style. The church's unique architectural style contrasts sharply with other buildings in town.
Food Recommendations
• Pasta: The local pasta comes in various types, such as handmade hollow pasta and long noodles, served with meat sauce, seafood sauce, and other rich flavors.
• Pizza: Thin-crust pizza is a specialty of southern Italy, with a crispy base topped with fresh tomatoes, cheese, ham, mushrooms, and other ingredients, creating a delicious aroma.
• Mozzarella Cheese: A specialty cheese from southern Italy with a soft texture and rich milky flavor. Can be eaten directly or made into a salad with tomatoes and basil leaves.
Accommodation Options
• Trulli Holiday Alberghidiffusi Hotel: Located close to the Trulli buildings with beautiful surroundings. The hotel offers car rental services and hiking activities, making it convenient for tourists to explore.
• Piazza Scotta Hotel: Rich in local character with rooms designed in the style of mushroom houses. It also features European-style manors, gardens, and bars, allowing guests to enjoy a leisurely vacation.