Trullo Sovrano, Ethnographic museum in Alberobello, Italy
Description
Trullo Sovrano is an ethnographic museum housed in a traditional stone dwelling in Alberobello with two complete residential floors and a distinctive double-cone shape. The building displays the typical construction methods of the region with thick stone walls and simple, functional rooms furnished with period objects and household items.
History
The house was built in the late 1700s by a priest's family and later protected as a national monument in the 1900s. Its history is closely tied to the development of Alberobello and the role of local religious institutions in community life.
Culture
The name reflects its role as a gathering and administrative center for the community. The way the rooms are arranged shows how important it was to have a shared space for collective life.
Practical
The museum is located in the northern part of town, close to the center and relatively easy to find. The visit takes only a short time, making it easy to fit in alongside other activities in Alberobello.
Did you know?
This house is the only one in Alberobello with two complete residential floors, while almost all other trulli have just a single level. This difference came about due to the special circumstances and permissions of its builders at the time.
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