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The Trulli Houses of Alberobello, Italy

January 26, 2013 by ruthincolorado

Travel to the Italian village of Alberobello, down by the “boot heel” in the Puglia region just south of Bari, to find a unique, delightful form of architecture: the trulli house. These ancient limestone houses are built without mortar (a scary thing in an earthquake-prone country) because, according to the UNESCO World Heritage website: “Tradition has it that drystone walling was imposed upon the new settlers so their houses could be quickly dismantled. This served two purposes: recalcitrant householders could […]

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Produce at an Italian Market

Italian Market Produce

May 30, 2012 by ruthincolorado

Ailsa’s travel theme this week is Street Markets. Check it out and see everyone’s photos here. Fresh produce at the market. Alberobello, Italy, 2008

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a vehicle that fits nicely in a parking spot in Southern Italy

Sunday Post: Vehicle

May 7, 2012 by ruthincolorado

Every week Jake provides a theme for creative inspiration. Bloggers post their interpretations before the following Sunday, when Jake announces the next photo theme. Join the fun here.

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outside stairway with potted plants

Sunday Post: Stairway

April 26, 2012 by ruthincolorado

Every week Jake provides a theme for creative inspiration. Bloggers post their interpretations before the following Sunday, when Jake announces the next photo theme. Join the fun here. Stairway in Martina Franca, Italy, 2008.

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ornate angels carved in stone

Ornate Angels

March 16, 2012 by ruthincolorado

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: art, buildings, Europe, Italy, Puglia, religious stuff

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an ancient stone statue face

Ancient Face

February 29, 2012 by ruthincolorado

Who was this person? If you love museums as much as I do and you find yourself in southern Italy, visit the museum and excavation site in Egnazia. It’s off the beaten path, and admission is only 2 Euros.

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inside the Grotte di Castellana

Grotte di Castellana

February 21, 2012 by ruthincolorado

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An alley in OStuni, Italy, with colorful flowers and painted doors

Alley with Character

January 13, 2012 by ruthincolorado

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Italian Market Stall

December 13, 2011 by ruthincolorado

Italian market stall. Alberobello, Italy, 2008

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