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Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini was born in Pienza in 1405. At that time the town was known as Corsignano, but after Piccolomini, a humanist and art enthusiast, became Pope Pius II, he commissioned the Florentine Bernardo Rosselino, a pupil of Alberti, to transform his native town into an “ideal city” built according to Renaissance ideals. In recognition, the citizens of Corsignano changed the town’s name to Pienza, a name inspired by that of the pope.

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Tourist attractions Pienza : Things to see and do

Square of Pius II (Piazza Pio II)

P.za Pio-II I - 53026 Pienza

This square was one of the first examples of urban planning and around it are the main monuments of the city, built by the architect Bernardino Rossellino at the request of Pope Pius II. The principle? The conception of such a type of architectural..

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Palazzo Piccolomini

P.za Pio-II 1 I - 53026 Pienza

Much inspired by the Palazzo Rucellai in Florence, this is Rossellino’s masterpiece. Inside there is the armoury, the library with early printed books and the Papal chamber with a Baroque bed. If the three sides facing the town are similar and in har..

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Diocesan Museum (Museo diocesano)

C.so Rossellino 30 I - 53026 Pienza

It contains paintings from the Siena School (14C-15C), Flemish tapestries and a 14C panel of 48 painted compartments depicting scenes from the life of Christ, as well as an amazing historiated cope, also from the 14C, offered to Pope Pius by an easte..

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Hotels Pienza

Albergo Rutiliano

Via della Madonnina 18 I - 53026 Pienza

Prix Prices from : 60 €

Just a few steps from Pienza's historic centre and central Via Santa Caterina, Albergo Rutiliano offers free parking and Wi-Fi. It has a garden with small summer pool, deckchairs and parasols. Rooms here are air conditioned and feature satellite TV...

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Piccolo Hotel La Valle

Via Di Circonvallazione 7 I - 53026 Pienza

Only 150 metres from the centre of Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Piccolo Hotel La Valle offers a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Val D'Orcia valley, where you can enjoy breakfast. The hotel is a rustic building made of bricks and..

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Hotel Arca di Pienza

Via San Gregorio 19 A/B/C I - 53026 Pienza

Prix Prices from : 60 €

Hotel Arca di Pienza offers free parking just 100 metres from the historic centre of Pienza, in the province of Siena. Rooms are individually and classically decorated, and come with free Wi-Fi. Arca di Pienza Hotel features a spacious breakfast ro..

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Restaurants Pienza

San Gregorio

via della Madonnina 4 I - 53026 Pienza

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La Terrazza del Chiostro

corso Rossellino 26 I - 53026 Pienza

Excellent cuisine and stunning scenery combine in this restaurant to provide one of the best dining experiences in the Orcia valley. Come here in summer to enjoy the picture-postcard views from the delightful terrace. The menu focuses on specialities..

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Corsignano

via della Madonnina 11 I - 53026 Pienza

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