[Live in a World Heritage Site] Alberobello: What is it like to sleep in a "Mushroom House"?

### 🌟 **Alberobello, Italy Fairytale Town Travel Guide** **📍 Location**: Alberobello is located in Puglia, southern Italy, about 50 km from Bari. Its unique **Trulli** stone houses are listed as a **World Heritage Site** by UNESCO and is known as "Paradise Town" or "Mushroom Village." --- ## **🚩 Must-See Attractions** ### **1. Rione Monti - The Fairytale World of a Thousand Mushroom Houses** - **Features**: 1000+ Trulli stone houses are densely distributed, like an elf village in a fairy tale, with white walls and gray roofs, scattered and well-arranged. - **Things to do**: Stroll along the cobblestone alleys, browse the specialty handicraft shops and cafes, and photograph the dreamy street scenes. - **Best photo spot**: Hillside viewing platform (most beautiful at dusk). ### **2. Chiesa di Sant'Antonio - The Only Trulli-Style Church** - **Features**: A 21-meter-high conical roof that combines religious and Trulli architectural styles, with a simple and sacred interior. ### **3. Trullo Sovrano - The Only Two-Story Trulli** - **Features**: The 14-meter-high two-story stone house was once a pastor's residence and is now a museum displaying 19th-century life scenes. ### **4. Basilica minore dei Santi Medici - Renaissance Style** - **Features**: Built in 1609, it is completely different from the Trulli style, with a gorgeous interior, suitable for history buffs. ### **5. Museo del Territorio - Learn About Trulli Culture** - **Features**: Located in Trullo Casa Pezzolla, it showcases the local architectural history and folk customs. --- ## **🍽️ Food Recommendations** - **Ristorante Trullo D’Oro**: A Michelin-recommended restaurant serving traditional Apulian cuisine with high value for money. - **Specialties**: - **Orecchiette (Cat's Ear Pasta)**: Handmade pasta with broccoli or tomato sauce. - **Burrata Cheese**: Fresh water buffalo cheese with a dense, smooth taste. --- ## **🏨 Accommodation Recommendations** - **Trulli Holiday Alberobello**: Experience staying in a Trulli stone house with a private courtyard, approx. EUR 60–100/night. - **Trulli e Puglia**: Retro stone house B&B, suitable for families or couples. --- ## **🚗 Transportation Guide** - **From Bari**: - **Train**: Take the Sud-est line from Bari Central Station (approx. 1.5 hours, 13 trains/day). - **Self-driving**: A14 highway, approx. 1 hour drive. - **From Rome**: - **Train**: Rome → Bari (approx. 4 hours), then transfer to the Sud-est line. --- ## **📌 Useful Tips** ✅ **Best season**: April–June, September–October (avoid the summer heat). ✅ **Must-try**: Stay overnight in a Trulli B&B and experience the unique architecture that is warm in winter and cool in summer. ✅ **Shopping**: Take a **mini Trulli model** (approx. EUR 20–30) as a souvenir. ✅ **Note**: Some restaurants do not have English menus, so you can check the dish pictures in advance. --- ## **🎉 Summary** Alberobello is a **real-life fairytale world**, suitable for tourists who like photography, architecture, and slow travel. Whether it is strolling through the mushroom house alleys or tasting southern Italian cuisine, here you can feel the purest Italian style! ✨