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07-23-2007, 02:16 PM | #1 |
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Peculiar Puglia
Just back from a week in Italy - the region of Puglia (pronounced poo-lee-aah) where the trullis are to be found. None the wiser? Well, the region is unique for its architecture in the form of beehive/cone-shaped dwellings. We (that's me and Mrs CF, Julia by real name, so even more peculiar taking Julia to Puglia...) even rented one to stay in. As a picture speaks a thousand times better than my ramblings here's the pictorial rundown.
First the location - in the heel of Italy - bloody hot - 40C (I think that's over 100F) a couple of days while we were there. But that's where the trulli score as their unique construction keeps out the heat... Oh, yes, I said I'd use pictures - well here's a map to be getting on with - we were just outside Alberobello, the trulli capital, so to speak - located near Mass Zippo on the map. .
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07-23-2007, 02:21 PM | #2 |
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So what do these trulli things like. well a lot of them are in a state of ruin...
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07-23-2007, 02:23 PM | #3 |
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Hmm, I can guess what you're thinking - not exactly inviting - but then Brits get hold of them and turn them into places like these:
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07-23-2007, 02:27 PM | #4 |
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That's the one we stayed in - amazing restoration.
Trullis are dotted everywhere around the region, many having just one cone (originally used as farmers' and landworkers' store houses and refuges) with grander ones having 6, 7 or even 10 cones. Alberobello is literally awash with them. Here's a couple of photos - Mrs CF of course insisted on being included... .
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07-23-2007, 02:29 PM | #5 |
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They've even constructed a model of the most intensely trulli-ed area of the town.
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07-23-2007, 02:40 PM | #6 |
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Lots more photos and details available through the following links
Trulli pictures Trulli construction
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07-23-2007, 02:54 PM | #7 |
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I truly love the trullis! Thanks for sharing, something else I'd never heard of. I'd like to see the inside of one.
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07-23-2007, 04:03 PM | #9 |
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Well that is just cool as heck. Thanks!
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07-23-2007, 06:21 PM | #11 |
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CF, this is marvelous, as usual. I love virtual travel with you. Oh, and Mrs. CF is quite lovely, you lucky fellow.
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07-24-2007, 06:56 AM | #12 |
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Those are wonderful CF! Thanks for sharing your trip.
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07-24-2007, 07:57 AM | #13 |
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I so want one! So different.
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07-24-2007, 08:21 AM | #14 |
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I've seen pictures of those before--they are cool. And I envy you being able to travel like that. And Mrs. CF looks very stunning--it looks like you're going out to dinner in those photos!
AND . . . I especially liked the model, very interesting. Except the trees in the backyards-- they look like broccoli.
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07-24-2007, 08:51 AM | #15 |
We have to go back, Kate!
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Fabulous! I had never heard of trullis.
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