Southern Italy & Sicily - Thursday, April 27, 2017 - Alberobello, Castellaneta


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IMG_1235 - The rain spouts on the roof edge directed water to an opening to the cistern under the house.
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IMG_1236 - Now the drainpipe on the middle house takes the water down to the cistern.
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IMG_1237 - Many cottages have been modernized and are occupied.
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IMG_1241 - Alcoves and fireplaces were built into the very thick walls.
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IMG_1246 - The outside of the house we visited.
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IMG_1247 - Inside a trullo house. Ceilings were sealed, to keep out draughts, after the tax rules changed in 1779.
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IMG_1250 - Un gatto residente.
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IMG_1252 - A chimney in the wall indicates that it is a house. Others without would be storage etc.
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