Alberobello is probably the most famous town in the Puglia region of southern Italy. Located south of Bari in the geographic area known as the Valle d'Itria, it is world-renowned for its curious stone dwellings called trulli. These traditional houses, with their conical roofs, cluster together along narrow, steep streets, giving you the feeling of stepping into a fairytale village of gnomes. While trulli can also be found near Martina Franca, Locorotondo, or Ostuni, the highest concentration (over 1,500 structures) is right here in Alberobello.

The name Alberobello originates from the Latin Silva Arboris Belli, which translates to "beautiful tree". It hails from the vast oak forests that once covered the area, a remnant of which is preserved today in the Bosco Selva natural reserve to the south.

Among the top attractions in Alberobello are the Rione Monti district, the trullo-shaped church, the quieter Aia Piccola neighborhood, and Trullo Sovrano. Today, the town stands as one of the most popular travel destinations in all of Puglia.