Alberobello is famous for its beautifully kept trulli. A trullo (plural, trulli) is a traditional stone dwelling with a conical roof. The style of construction is specific to Itria Valley. There are plenty all around the area but Alberbello provides a concentration of fully restored ones housing shops offering a lot of local delicacies. There are some that also offer a hotel room.
Traditionally they were built without any cement or mortar, probably to avoid taxation.
At the top of a trullo's cone there is normally a pinnacle, that may be one of many designs, chosen for symbolism. there are often symbols painted on it as well such as planetary symbols, the malocchio (evil eye), the cross, a heart, a star and crescent, or a few others.
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