Alberobello
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| Alberobello | |||
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| — Comune — | |||
| Comune di Alberobello | |||
| Three trulli. | |||
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| Coordinates: 40°47′N 17°14′E / 40.783°N 17.233°E | |||
| Country | Italy | ||
| Region | Puglia | ||
| Province | Bari (BA) | ||
| Frazioni | Coreggia, Pantanelli, San Leonardo | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Bruno De Luca | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 40 km2 (20 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | ||
| Population (31 December 2007) | |||
| • Total | 11,040 | ||
| • Density | 280/km2 (710/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym | Alberobellesi - Selvesi | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 70011 | ||
| Dialing code | 080 | ||
| Patron saint | Saints Cosmas and Damian | ||
| Saint day | 27 September | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
| The Trulli of Alberobello * | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii, iv, v |
| Reference | 787 |
| Region ** | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 1996 (20th Session) |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
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Alberobello is a small town and comune in the province of Bari, in Puglia, Italy. It has about 11,000 inhabitants and is famous for its unique trulli constructions. The Trulli of Alberobello are part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites list since 1996.
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[edit] External links
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