Alberobello-3
Alberobello is named for the oak forest which used to surround it many centuries ago Arboris Belli (lovely trees) we arrived here on Sept 27 which coincided with the city saint day celebrations so the Alberobellians were out in full force and the vendors that cater to the locals had a fabulous market set up downtown that was a real treat with local specialties and crafts.
The city is twice blessed by saints as they unusually have two city saints to celebrate Cosmas and Damian two Syrian doctor bothers that practiced free medicine and preached sometime between the 3rd and 4th century until they were rounded up and beheaded by the Emperor Diocletian but here they are remembered and celebrated annually.
A few thoughts on visiting the city which though its main activity is the agriculture of almonds and olives it is closely followed closely by tourism, my first thought is to try to avoid the high season and peak hours unless you enjoy the tourist throngs and my second thought is spend the evening or at least visit after 3pm when the tourist buses pull out for their next destination and you will have a trulli wonderful experience.
I took this on Sept 28, 2016 with my D750 and Nikon 24-85 f3.5-4.5 Lens at 62mm 8s f/22 ISO 250 processed in LR, PS +Lumenzia, Topaz , and DXO
Disclaimer: My style is a study of romantic realism as well as a work in progress
Alberobello-3
Alberobello is named for the oak forest which used to surround it many centuries ago Arboris Belli (lovely trees) we arrived here on Sept 27 which coincided with the city saint day celebrations so the Alberobellians were out in full force and the vendors that cater to the locals had a fabulous market set up downtown that was a real treat with local specialties and crafts.
The city is twice blessed by saints as they unusually have two city saints to celebrate Cosmas and Damian two Syrian doctor bothers that practiced free medicine and preached sometime between the 3rd and 4th century until they were rounded up and beheaded by the Emperor Diocletian but here they are remembered and celebrated annually.
A few thoughts on visiting the city which though its main activity is the agriculture of almonds and olives it is closely followed closely by tourism, my first thought is to try to avoid the high season and peak hours unless you enjoy the tourist throngs and my second thought is spend the evening or at least visit after 3pm when the tourist buses pull out for their next destination and you will have a trulli wonderful experience.
I took this on Sept 28, 2016 with my D750 and Nikon 24-85 f3.5-4.5 Lens at 62mm 8s f/22 ISO 250 processed in LR, PS +Lumenzia, Topaz , and DXO
Disclaimer: My style is a study of romantic realism as well as a work in progress