The municipality of Alberobello, a World Heritage Site
That the rural is on the rise This is no surprise: we live in turbulent times in which silence is pursued, paid for, and not always found . Those responsible for holiday are aware of this, which is why they have carried out an exhaustive search to publicize the more than 1,300 homes in which we can stay during the months of July and August oblivious to the passing of time.
'Trulli' in Ceglie Messapica
And although in the middle of the last century, were consigned to oblivion , today stand out as the architectural wonder What are they. “Originally, these rustic conical constructions were used by farmers to store your work tools , or as a temporary shelter ”, they tell from Holidu.
'Trulli' with swimming pool in Ceglie Messapica
The buildings, known locally as 'caseddas' They have certain peculiarities. “Each 'trulli' is unique; on some of the roofs you can still see symbols drawn by the residents to attract good luck in health, family and harvest ”.
'Trulli' in the municipality of Cisternino
“Everyone was built with local stone using the dry wall technique, without using cement , to avoid paying taxes. Also, that way they could be demolished immediately if necessary. With everything, the internal temperature is excellent, despite the external thermal conditions, thanks to the depth of the walls and a very small number of openings ”.
Bucolic landscape in Lamie di Olimpia
“ the wooden beams , found inside some houses have never had structural functions; in reality, they were created for hygiene reasons, to hang food and farming material, and thus avoid having to leave them on the ground ”, they explain to us from Holidu.
'Trulli' in the town of Martina Franca
Trulli are only found in this part of Italy. “The presence of this type of architecture in the Itria Valley is due to the influence of Middle Eastern culture , which was brought to this region throughout history. But without the natural presence of a limestone subsoil, this phenomenon would never have existed ”, they assure.
'Trulli' in the city of Ostuni
The towns where we can see more constructions of this type are Castellana Grotte, Locorotondo, Martina Franca, Cisternino, Ceglie Messapica and Alberobello, which is considered a World Heritage Site , but 'trulli' are dotted throughout the region.
And in addition to enjoying the beauty of the house and its comforts, if we spend the summer in the area, we can marvel at nature, the sea and gastronomy . “The region is populated by farms, olive groves and vineyards ”, they tell us.
Exterior of a 'trulli' in Santa Lucia
The houses, with **capacity for two people (and animals)**, can be rented during the month of July and August from the Holidu website. Most offer internet connection, almost half have a swimming pool; a third of them, air conditioning and some even have a hydromassage bathtub . Run, the squares fly!
Interior of a 'trulli' in Ceglie Messapica