Apulia is also home to an invaluable treasure trove of churches and castles dating back to the time when the Normans and their successors, the Hohenstaufens, ruled the country. In other parts of the world these magnificent buildings would be considered outstanding, but here they can be seen frequently and don't attract too much interest.
The name of the town ”the beautiful tree” originates from Sylvae Arbris Belli and refers to the large oak woods, which once covered the whole region. Alberobello is quite unique. Although the town is small, approx. 9000 inhabitants, the image of the town is characterized by the Trullo, a typical type of house for the area. The town has more than 1500 trullos!
