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Trulli of Alberobello, Italy - Photo of the Week

By , About.com Guide   November 18, 2009

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Trulli are limestone dwellings found in Alberobello and the southern region of Puglia. They are remarkable examples of drywall (mortarless) construction, a prehistoric building technique. Alberobello is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Trulli of Alberobello, a World Heritage Site

More Information on Alberobello and Trulli from the About.com Guide to Italy Travel

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Comments
November 18, 2009 at 9:12 am
(1) Martha :

There are even trulli you can stay in. I stayed in a trulli hotel last spring, very unique.

November 21, 2009 at 12:45 pm
(2) European Cruises :

Thats a really great picture, Puglia really is a fantastic part of Southern Italy. Did you know that the Puglia region produces 80% of Italy’s olive oil !

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