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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

Hotel Residence San Gregorio

Via Della Madonnina 4 I - 53026 Pienza

A former theatre, Hotel Residence San Gregorio is 50 metres from Pienza’s historical centre and near the Val d'Orcia Natural Park. The property offers free Wi-Fi and spacious accommodation. Covered parking is free. The San Gregorio features a large ..

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Piccolo Hotel La Valle

Via Di Circonvallazione 7 I - 53026 Pienza

Prix Prices from : 105 €

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 Corsignano

Via Della Madonnina 11 I - 53026 Pienza

The Corsignano is in Pienza and offers breathtaking views of the Orcia Valley. This family-run hotel offers a terrace with hot tub, and a typical Tuscan restaurant. Hotel Corsignano features spacious accommodation with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, ..

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Restaurants Pienza

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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San Gregorio

via della Madonnina 4 I - 53026 Pienza

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Corsignano

via della Madonnina 11 I - 53026 Pienza

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