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Trulli, Rione Monti
Trulli, Rione Monti is one of the best-preserved complexes of conical stone dwellings in Europe. Trulli are a unique type of dry-stone construction built without mortar, relying solely on limestone blocks stacked in layers, with conical roofs formed by stones corbelled outward layer by layer. This architectural technique dates back to prehistoric times and is still used in the Itria Valley today. Originally scattered across the countryside as farmhouses, animal shelters, or storage for farm tools, Alberobello is where these trulli are clustered together. The town preserves over 1,500 trulli, mainly concentrated in two areas: the Rione Monti district in the south features approx. 1,000 conical-roofed houses, with various handicraft shops lining the streets, and many shop owners invite visitors inside to see the interior structure of the trulli; the Rione Aia Piccola district is smaller and retains a more authentic residential character, with no commercial shops, offering a quieter atmosphere perfect for a leisurely stroll. As you wander through, you will see layers of white limestone walls and gray conical roofs.Alberobello · 23.7km from Polignano a Mare
Trullis Zone
Trullis Zone is the iconic district of the town of Alberobello, densely packed with over a thousand trulli. Trulli are domed stone houses built using a dry-stone technique with limestone, featuring white limestone walls and gray conical stone roofs, arranged in rows along the hillside. The roofs of the stone houses are often painted with symbols in white lime wash, including both religious motifs and astrological patterns. Today, most of the trulli in the Trullis Zone have been converted into craft workshops, souvenir shops, restaurants, and homestays. Visitors can step inside the stone houses to experience the coolness provided by the thick stone walls and the unique domed spaces. The district is built along the hillside with winding cobblestone paths, making walking the ideal way to explore. Follow the slope to the top, and you will see the Church of Saint Anthony, a trullo-style church built in the 1920s. The highlight of visiting the Trullis Zone lies in wandering through the streets themselves: the roof curvature, lintel decorations, and wall colors of each stone house are unique, and many doorways are lined with hand-painted pottery, olive wood crafts, and local specialties. Walk to the viewing platform opposite the district for a panoramic view of the entire cluster of trulli spreading along the hillside, which is a great spot for capturing classic photos.Alberobello · 23.7km from Polignano a Mare
Grotte di Castellana
Located in the province of Bari in the Puglia region of Italy, the Grotte di Castellana is one of the most spectacular karst caves in Europe, about 40 kilometers from the city of Bari, near the town of Castellana Grotte. Since its discovery by explorer Franco Anelli in 1938, this underground wonder has attracted more than 15 million tourists from around the world and has become one of the important natural attractions in southern Italy. The cave system is about 3,348 meters long and 122 meters deep. The temperature is about 18°C all year round. The cave is home to a variety of endemic creatures, including five species of bats and rare cave crustaceans. In addition, the cave also houses the Franco Anelli Speleology Museum, which displays exhibits on geology, biology and anthropology, suitable for family tourists and students.Castellana Grotte · 14.5km from Polignano a Mare
Cala Porta Vecchia
Monopoli · 8.8km from Polignano a Mare
Cathedral Basilica of Maria Santissima della Madia
Monopoli · 8.6km from Polignano a Mare
Cala Paura
Polignano a Mare · 606m from downtown
Castello di Carlo V
Monopoli · 8.6km from Polignano a Mare
Spiaggia di San Vito
Polignano a Mare · 3km from downtown
Lido Cala Paradiso
Monopoli · 9.8km from Polignano a Mare
Cala San Giovanni
Polignano a Mare · 3.5km from downtown
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What travellers say about Polignano a Mare
M16***7617 February 2023
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When the weather is good, this place is absolutely beautiful, so my reminder is to make sure the sky is clear before you go, so that the photos will look good. Otherwise, if it is gray, although it is also beautiful, the photos taken will not have that fairy-tale feeling. The photos below were taken on a cloudy day, so the sky is not very blue. This place is definitely worth a visit, especially in the summer. It is very beautiful. There are many special shops, restaurants, cafes and places for handmade leather products.
Trulli, Rione Monti
IlliD22 November 2023
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A great visit if you are in Bari, the caves are deep underground and the walk is a few hours - a natural wonder!
Grotte di Castellana
AmandaMe25 August 2022
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Smaller than the main beach Lama Monachile but also less people around, still quite crowded. Stone beach, shoes are necessary on the shore and in the sea.
Cala Paura
