Pienza is a gem in the Val d'Orcia. It's known as the city of Pope Pius II, Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who was born here in 1405. Once Pius became Pope, he wanted to transform his humble birthplace, Corsignano, into an urban-architectural treasure.

Pienza is a tiny village in southern Tuscany in the beautiful valley called Val d'Orcia we highly recommend you visit. The village is located about 20 kilometers east of Montalcino and a few kilometers to the west of Montepulciano amidst gentle …

Pienza (Italian pronunciation:) is a town and comune in the province of Siena, Tuscany, in the historical region of Val d'Orcia. Situated between the towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino , it is considered the "touchstone of Renaissance urbanism".

2022年1月31日 · Pienza is a jewel of Tuscany – a medieval hilltop town that has a unique history, streets that smell like fresh cheese, and stellar views from its walls. The tiny Tuscan village was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006 and even though it sees its share of tourists, it never feels overrun.

Pienza is a UNESCO World heritage site, and one of our all-time favourite small towns in Tuscany, located in the magical setting of the Val d’Orcia, south of Siena. Expect Renaissance architecture at its best, gorgeous views and pecorino cheese to die for.

Pienza, the ideal city, is an harmonious XV century town and UNESCO world heritage with a lot of things to see. Discover here the reasons why you must love it.

2022年9月28日 · With its small size, short list of must-see sights, views of Val d’Orcia, and UNESCO World Heritage Site status, Pienza is one of the best cities to visit on a tour of Tuscany. Tour the historical sites, walk the city walks, and try Pecorino di Pienza cheese while sipping on a glass of local wine.

2023年10月1日 · It’s tiny, so you could ‘see’ Pienza in five minutes, but the beauty of the village lies in the moments – stopping in at the little cheese shops, listening to the nonne chat in their apartments, lingering on the town walls to watch sunset over the Val d’Orcia.

Pienza’s popularity has been boosted by its Unesco recognition and by its attraction as a film set. More heretically, visitors flock to the town almost as much for its superb array of Pecorino cheeses as for its perfect Renaissance architecture.

With its historic centre protected by UNESCO, which has declared it a World Heritage Site, Pienza attracts visitors from all over Italy and beyond, who come here not only to admire the unique landscapes, but also to enjoy some of the local delicacies, first and foremost the famous Pecorino di Pienza cheese, and of course the excellent ...