Truly Whimsical Trulli
by Carla Parris
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Truly Whimsical Trulli
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Carla Parris
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Photograph - Photograph
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Alberobello, Italy is famous for its traditionally built ancient stone houses called trulli. In 1996, the trulli were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The urban trulli still extant in Alberobello today date from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. One popular 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 known to have occurred in 1644 to thwart tax inspectors sent by the King of Naples. I found these unique structures whimsical and charming, and kept thinking they looked like a Mediterranean version of hobbit dwellings!
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June 21st, 2012
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Jenny Revitz Soper
CONGRATULATIONS! It is my great pleasure to FEATURE your artwork on the homepage of The Artists Group, 2/3/2021! You are invited to post it in the Group's Features Discussion thread for posterity or any other thread that fits!
Nisah Cheatham
Congrats! This photo has been featured on the •UNESCO World Heritage Sites• group on FAA/Pixels. ||| Featured images are capped around 30, so you are invited to archive your photo to the "2021 Features!" discussion topic.
Randy Rosenberger
I am happy to announce your artwork is being featured on the homepage of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is with great pleasure for me to show recognition to our active members of our family of friends and fine artists. Congratulations on your feature!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
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