There’s a small village in the south of Italy unlike any other in the world.
What makes it so unique? I’m glad you asked! Well, all other places use modern or nearly modern building styles, but not Alberobello! This place uses a prehistoric, mortarless building style and the dwellings built this way are called Trulli!
Alberobello is a UNESCO Heritage Site simply because of its historical significance. Its dwellings date back to the 14th century, but the building technique is still in use today thanks to this place.
The buildings are made out of limestone with conical or pyramidal shapes, so they are extremely waterproof and insulated, proving that a building technique doesn’t have to be state-of-the-art to work! People still live in these buildings – they’re that good, hundreds of years later!
You’re probably thinking – why should I go to Italy and see some old houses instead of all the glorious Roman sights? It’s simple – there are literally thousands of these and they make for some great and Insta-worthy pictures!