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Alberobello
—  Comune  —
Comune di Alberobello
Alberobello is located in Italy
Alberobello
Location of Alberobello in Italy
Coordinates: 40°47′N 17°14′E / 40.783°N 17.233°E / 40.783; 17.233Coordinates: 40°47′N 17°14′E / 40.783°N 17.233°E / 40.783; 17.233
Country Italy
Region Puglia
Province Bari (BA)
Frazioni Coreggia
Area
 - Total 40 km2 (15.4 sq mi)
Elevation 416 m (1,365 ft)
Population (31 December 2004)
 - Total 10,930
 - Density 273.3/km2 (707.7/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*
UNESCO World Heritage Site
State Party  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.

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 since 1996.

The roofs of Alberobello's trulli
Three of the most typical trulli

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