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House museum · Alberobello, Apúlia
Trullo Sovrano
The largest trullo in Alberobello and one of the rare two-storey ones, about 14 meters high. Built in the 18th century, it is a national monument and serves as a furnished house-museum.
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About Trullo Sovrano
The Trullo Sovrano is located on Piazza Sacramento, in the upper part of the town, behind the basilica. It began as a simple rural trullo and was enlarged in the second half of the 18th century by the Perta family, who turned it into a two-storey building about 14 meters high.
A 1797 document records that the work used mortar, contravening the rule of dry-stone construction. The name Sovrano (sovereign) was given in 1916 by a local scholar. The building served as the seat of a religious confraternity and, for a time, as the town's pharmacy, and it was declared a national monument in 1923.
Since 1994 it has operated as a house-museum. The rooms are furnished like the home of a wealthy family from the past, with a kitchen, bedrooms and alcoves, and an internal staircase leads to the second floor, a rarity among trulli.
In summer, the courtyard and the square in front usually host small shows and concerts.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes.
Best time
In the morning or mid-afternoon. The museum usually closes on Sundays; check opening times before you go.
How to get there
It is on Piazza Sacramento, about 300 meters north of the Basilica dei Santi Medici, roughly a 10-minute walk from Largo Martellotta.
Tip
Tickets are sold at the entrance, and the official website allows you to reserve a visit. Combine the Trullo Sovrano with the basilica, which is on the way, and then descend to Rione Monti.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Trullo Sovrano
Why is the Trullo Sovrano different from the others?
It is the largest in Alberobello and one of the rare two-storey ones, about 14 metres high, and it was built with mortar.
What is the visit like?
You walk through rooms furnished like an old house, with a kitchen, bedrooms and alcoves, and you go up to the second floor via an internal staircase.
Do I need to reserve?
It's not mandatory: tickets are sold at the entrance. The official website allows booking. Check the opening days; the museum usually closes on Sundays.