Pienza is a beautiful hilltop town in Siena province, overlooking the tranquil Val d’Orcia. Situated close to the towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, this would be the perfect area to explore for a day where you could soak in the colourful cultural heritage that still shines strongly in this part of Tuscany.
Why not choose from a range of beautifully authentic holiday villas in Pienza Most have an adjacent swimming pool to enjoy and others sleep up to fifteen people, making it a perfect spot to go for a large party of your close family and friends!
Why not choose from a range of beautifully authentic holiday villas in Pienza Most have an adjacent swimming pool to enjoy and others sleep up to fifteen people, making it a perfect spot to go for a large party of your close family and friends!
Pienza was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 and later in 2004, the rest of this picturesque valley was included as a protected area. On the site where Pienza now stands, a village called Corsignano once existed.
It was the birthplace of Pope Pius II. When ordained pope, he had it rebuilt into a magnificent Renaissance town. Pienza was a very early example of clever urban planning as visitors will see from its well structured layout.
Be sure to see the beautiful Palazzo Piccolomini that is trapezoidal in shape. It’s made up of four corner buildings connected by grand corridors.
It was the birthplace of Pope Pius II. When ordained pope, he had it rebuilt into a magnificent Renaissance town. Pienza was a very early example of clever urban planning as visitors will see from its well structured layout.
Be sure to see the beautiful Palazzo Piccolomini that is trapezoidal in shape. It’s made up of four corner buildings connected by grand corridors.
Pienza’s cathedral stands proudly into the town square and is a haven of sacred art and sculpture inside.
As with many towns and villages across Italy, Pienza certainly has no shortage of quaint little chapels and churches to walk around!
Pienza is an ideal place to pass through for the day. It offers superb views of the surrounding countryside and is the perfect spot to stop for a long and leisurely lunch during your exciting discovery of Val d’Orcia. Why not read some of our fascinating articles about this tranquil valley to help inspire a glorious trip here on your next vacation to Tuscany!
As with many towns and villages across Italy, Pienza certainly has no shortage of quaint little chapels and churches to walk around!
Pienza is an ideal place to pass through for the day. It offers superb views of the surrounding countryside and is the perfect spot to stop for a long and leisurely lunch during your exciting discovery of Val d’Orcia. Why not read some of our fascinating articles about this tranquil valley to help inspire a glorious trip here on your next vacation to Tuscany!
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picture 1: sherseydc / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 3: Entoaggie09 / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: sherseydc / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 3: Entoaggie09 / CC BY-SA 3.0
