Alberobello: guide to symbols on trulli

The Trulli of Alberobello

I Trulli of Alberobello they are one of the coveted destinations in Puglia that tourists visit with great pleasure, coveted by the breathtaking and fairytale landscape characterized by the many trulli present all with a characteristic symbol that dominates the dome and the narrow streets full of shops that with their “frippery” invite customers to come in to buy even a small item.

Almost a must do it to bring home a memory of City of the Trulli nominated by 1996 Unesco World Heritage Site.

What the Trulli represent?

I Trulli they are cone-shaped stone constructions typical of Puglia.

They have a very ancient origin: I'm from XVII sec. and were used as temporary housing but also how permanent housing by farmers.

But in reality the origins are still under discussion also to understand why symbols present on the front of the domes.

However it is esoteric symbols which belong to both pagan and Christian worship. They are gods magic and propitiatory symbols.

Discovering the symbols of the most beautiful village in Puglia

Curious to know the origin of the symbols?

Here is a rundown of the most famous symbols of Puglia:

• Christian symbols: Christian symbols are the most numerous. The Sole represents the divine nature of Christ and the Luna the man. The symbols of Jewish origin ( the six-pointed star and the seven-branched candlestick) they have become Christian symbols. The most important symbol is the croce with which to pray;
• Pagan symbols: many symbols are of pagan origin. In particular they concern the cult of animals in the Roman period.

L’aquila represents the soul that rises to heaven, the ox indicates avert, the horse head the job, the gallo the vigilance and the cane the family.

But over time the explanations have changed and therefore it is not known with certainty what all the pagan symbols represent;

• Magic symbols: are symbols representing i Zodiac signs, astrological e planetary. They are usually auspicious symbols: Cancer, Leo and Libra I am a wish for good luck and IAries expresses a prayer for a healthy life.

Other magical symbols are the Sole (principle of spiritual and material life for the inhabitants of the trullo) and the La (protector of the trullo during the night);

• Grotesque symbols: these symbols are chosen according to the imagination from the owner of the teal. Usually indicates the initials of the name and surname, or the work that takes place otherwise are representations concerning theagriculture (olive branches or bunches of grapes);
• Primitive symbols: they are the most difficult to understand and place in a period. The points are part of it, the intertwining of lines and curved lines. Some symbols have also been found on the grave primitive and sui village ancients to confirm their archaic origin.