COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Self-Progress Test/ Activity

Activity 13

Name : Abigail Quizon Professor: Prof. Sandra Magpayo

Year and Section: 2nd Year BSTM E2020

-As I have watched the Alberobello, I have noticed how unique the houses were. From
its wall, roof, structures and even the way it is built. It is a small town and community
that is located in the region of Southern Italiy, it has become famous for its clusters of
unique homes and structures that they called “trulli”. The trulli houses is one of the most
interesting architecture in Italy, tourist have drawn in these trulli homes with its
uniqueness, aside from that it is heritage place that it built in 17 th century. Alberobello is
by far the most famous place in Puglia to find trulli homes, as it is home to over 1,500 of
the homes grouped together, even being recently designated as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Many of the trulli homes left in Alberobello have been converted into
stores, shops, and cafes.

According to one tourist, he is interested on what will the dry limestone slab
slacks upon one another home look like that is why he visited the country to witness the
heritage site. As one of the most important things for you to do in just about any city or
town in Italy, but especially the smaller ones like Alberobello, is to explore the streets
and wander through town. You can always opt for a guided walking tour to ensure you
see the best things the town has to offer, but we prefer just going around on your own
and letting your curiosity guide you along.
 A substantial part of the town has already been transforming into a tourist
enclave, which allow the sustainable protection of other segments of the village. In order
for them to keep the historical look and meaning of the trulli house they created it to
tourist enclave. It is essential in there are that it is cordoned off from the rest of society.

With the sustainability process, the mayor and other government involve and
authorities, they’ve supported the establishment of the balanced tourism development.
The place has already evolved into a “strong” tourist product - a brand that attracts
almost every tourist coming to this region of Italy. As of today, there is no clear strategy
indicating what should be a balanced use of these houses, which are the reasons for
designating Alberobello as a WHP.