Aia Piccola and the Territory Museum
Begin in Aia Piccola among lanes and trulli that remain part of neighbourhood life. White walls and stone roofs reflect dry-stone construction without mortar. Visit the Museo del Territorio Casa Pezzolla, a group of fifteen linked trulli, where rooms, objects and stories introduce rural culture and the shape of these homes. Respect private doorways as you walk.
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The Santa Lucia terrace
Reach Belvedere Santa Lucia for a view over Rione Monti and its conical roofs. Here Alberobello’s landscape comes together in a single scene. Pause for a photograph, then descend the Scalinata dell’Amore towards Largo Martellotta, the starting point for the monumental quarter’s streets.
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Rione Monti and Trullo Siamese
Climb through Rione Monti past workshops, small venues and trulli of different shapes. Find Trullo Siamese with its two joined cones. A legend tells of two brothers who divided it after falling in love with the same woman: a folk story belonging to local memory. Look at roof symbols and pinnacles; where entry is permitted, explore the interiors.
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The Church of Sant’Antonio
Continue uphill to the Church of Sant’Antonio di Padova, known as the trullo church. Its roof echoes the surrounding homes. Look at the façade and, when open, enter respectfully. Then descend towards the centre to continue beyond the souvenir streets.
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Casa d’Amore and the town’s history
Reach Casa d’Amore in the centre, built in 1797 and associated with the move towards mortar-built houses. Compare its architecture with the trulli. Local tradition links dry-stone construction to dismantling houses to evade taxes: explore this story with a guide alongside the much older history of the technique.
Open in Google Maps ↗The basilica and Trullo Sovrano
Continue to the Basilica of Santi Medici Cosma e Damiano with its two bell towers. Behind it stands Trullo Sovrano, now a house museum. Its upper floor and furnishings reveal how spaces served family life. This makes a fitting final visit after the two districts. Check the museum website for hours and tickets.
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ALBEROBELLO
Where to eat in Alberobello
Look for orecchiette, bombette meat rolls, focaccia, a Pasqualino sandwich and sweet taralli. These three venues offer ideas for a meal; check menus and availability and book if you want a particular table.
Casa Nova
A stop in stone-built surroundings for cooking rooted in local flavours.
Casa Nova · Open in Google Maps ↗Trattoria Terra Madre
A trattoria near Trullo Sovrano with a focus on vegetables, seasons and tradition.
Trattoria Terra Madre · Open in Google Maps ↗Ristorante L’Aratro
A Rione Monti address for Puglian cooking and local produce.
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Plan your day from Bari
Allow a day if you want museums and a meal. Arrange the journey from Oceanomare separately from the walk. If driving, look for parking outside the monumental area, including around Via dell’Indipendenza, and check signs and charges. Bring comfortable shoes, water and sun protection. A guide helps explain architecture, symbols and stories. With extra time, continue to Locorotondo; leave room to enjoy each place.