All you need to know to plan a visit to Alberobello, one of the prettiest towns in Italy and unique UNESCO world heritage site in Puglia. [Travel guide to Alberobello updated in March 2026] Alberobello is a delightful small town in Puglia, in the South of Italy, with something special: a town center entirely made of trulli, fairytale-looking houses so unique, they made Alberobello UNESCO world heritage sites! Trulli houses are round in shape, they have whitewashed walls and distinctive pointy roofs shaped like a cone with layered tiles, made in grey local stone. They are an ancient type of construction (see a brief history below) and they are still…

3 days in Puglia itinerary: perfect road trip itinerary to the best places to see in Puglia when you only have a handful of days. Puglia, the heel of the Italian boot, is one of the most beautiful regions in the country. Mention Puglia to any Italian and they are sure to say ‘Ah, Puglia is bellissima!’, usually accompanying such a statement with awe and delight at the mention of an area still largely overlooked by international tourism. Puglia has so many wonderful places to see, you can easily spend weeks here and not see it all. However, you can get a taste of it even if you are short…