Alberobello Courtyard with Trulli
by Carla Parris
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Alberobello Courtyard with Trulli
Artist
Carla Parris
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Alberobello, Italy is famous for its traditionally built ancient stone houses called trulli.
This image shows the courtyard of a group of trulli. There are potted trees and pink flowering plants providing color against the white walls of the trulli.
In 1996, the trulli were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The urban trulli in Alberobello date from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
One theory of the origin of the design of trulli is that due to high taxation on property, the people of Puglia created dry wall constructions that could be dismantled quickly when inspectors were in the area. This is documented as having occurred in 1644 to thwart tax inspectors sent by the King of Naples.
I found these unique structures whimsical and charming. I think they look like a Mediterranean version of hobbit dwellings!
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June 21st, 2012
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Comments (28)
Elise Palmigiani
Carla, your portfolio is full of european treasures!! I love this charming courtyard of Alberobello!!
Tamyra Crossley
Would love to go here and just stay awhile, Really nice capture, just so soooooothing . fv
Debbie Portwood
Gorgeous shot Carla! Looks like a fairytale village! Congratulations on your sale! :D
Randy Rosenberger
Totally an awesome capture of this fine scenic wonder, Carla! I love the architecture of this beauty, and the paved walkway is very nice! The white of the buildings with the color added intermittently is awesome! Congrats on a very worthy sale, and you got my F/V on this masterfully captured beauty!