You can learn about the history of Pienza with a trip to Pienza Cathedral. While you're here, you can savor the wineries.
You can learn about the history of Pienza with a visit to Palazzo Piccolomini. While you're here, you can savor the wineries.
Explore the great outdoors at Historic Centre of Pienza, a lovely green space in Pienza. Discover the countryside and churches in this quaint area.
Before you head off to Pienza on a whim, take the time to learn a few facts about it.
Pienza lies 90 miles (145 kilometers) to the northwest of Rome, a significant city.
Forget about the big-name attractions — it's the locals that really make a place tick. In this part of Siena, you'll find 1,000 of them.
If you're the sort of traveler who longs for soft, silky sheets, look up the ADLER Spa Resort Thermae (Strada di Bagno Vignoni 1) or the Hotel Osteria Dell Orcia (Podere Osteria 15). More of a budget savvy traveler? The L'Olmo (Podere in Pienza) and the Lupaia (Loc. Lupaia, 74) may be the ideal properties for you.
Many powerful families have resided in Palazzo Comunale over the years. If you've ever dreamt of living like royalty, don't miss this impressive building. Want some more ideas? When was it made and what events occurred there? Strive to find the answers to these questions during a visit to Palazzo Borgia, a building of historic significance. But that's not all. Choose the best vantage point and watch the world go by at Palazzo Vescovile. If you feel talkative, this time-worn public space is also a wonderful place to have a chat with locals and like-minded adventurers.