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Pienza, a town in Tuscany, is the "touchstone of Renaissance urbanism." In 1996, UNESCO declared the town a World Heritage Site and in 2004 the entire valley, the Val d'Orcia, was included on the list of Unesco’s World Cultural Landscapes. Pienza was the birthplace of Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini, who would become Pope Pius II. After he became Pope, Piccolomini had the entire village rebuilt as an ideal Renaissance town that would serve as a retreat from Rome.
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1. Cicloposse Bike Tours
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5.0 based on 82 reviews
Cicloposse offer bike tours in Tuscany: one day trip, self guided, guided bike tour & Culinary Trips in Tuscany, Sardinia, Umbria, Puglia
2. Vintage Tours
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5.0 based on 388 reviews
Vintage Tours is a rental company and organizes tours of vintage vehicles in Montepulciano (Si), We provide you with Vespas, Lambrettas, motorcycles and antique cars, to offer our customers a unique and exciting experience The idea Vintage Tours, comes from the Vintage, wanting to convey that pleasure in living the days as they once were, simply raising the idea of a slow tourism, thanks to our media of the 60, 70, 80. spend a day with them will be romantic and will make you go back in time … it will give a different flavour to your day! From 2014 we have included, for the less practical, automatic Vespe and scooters, the latest generation. We paired our Vespa, Lambretta, motorcycles and vintage cars to the beauty of the surrounding landscape, allowing you to visit Tuscany and Umbria with us. The beautiful streets and landscapes of the Val D’Orcia, the Crete Senesi, Chianti, of Lake Trasimeno will make you enjoy the view you will encounter, and that will guide you in the beautiful towns such as Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Asciano, Monticchiello, Cortona, Siena Bathroom Sprockets, Gaiole in Chianti and Radda in Chianti. Drive along roads with UNESCO heritage, including a tasting of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino in the many typical farms, cheeses like the famous pecorino cheese, Cinta Senese cold cuts and honey. In conclusion, perhaps, with a nice relaxing soak in the hot pool of Bagno Vignoni in the pools or in the woods of Bagni San Filippo. The philosophy of Vintage Tours is to offer you a completely different day, making you live an original experience, high quality, with attention to every aspect. The Vintage Tours included in the rental offers loan to use the helmet, head balaclava, Kway, Backpack, Map, a padlock and Walky Talky for groups. Also we hire, the GoPro, the classic wicker picnic basket or the original Vespa helmets. In our shop we have for sale in Montepulciano gadgets Vintage Tours, Vespa, or photo accessories, like selfie stick, portable ashtrays for smokers. The Vintage Tours, is a concept, is a unique way to experience the day. We give you the chance to choose the best of your choice (please go to our shop) And build your journey … your adventure! Know our activities and services offered in the CAR section! To follow our adventures and get to know first about our news, become a fan on face book page, Vintage Tours.
3. E-Bike Tuscany
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5.0 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By sebrahim
Stefi, the owner runs this small family business singlehandedly.She is knowledgeable, friendly and has vast experience of the entire Tuscany region. She even offered to pick me up from the train station and take me to Pienza which is about 35 minutes away. I felt totally safe travelling and biking alone while i was in Pienza.Her bikes are excellent and very reliable. Thanks Stefi for making my experience so memorable!
4. Il Duomo di Pienza
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4.5 based on 574 reviews
Reviewed By DMinFlorida - Tallahassee, United States
It's well worth getting off the main road to visit this beautiful little Tuscan village, !with its unbelievable and unbeatable views
5. Piazza Pio II
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4.5 based on 888 reviews
Reviewed By jaybeeFL - Palm Harbor, United States
If you walk down the main artery in Pienza, the Corso Rosselino, you will run into the Piazza Pio II. Named after Pope Pius II, this piazza contains most of the main structures in Pienza--- the Duomo, city hall (Palazzo Communale), Palazzo Piccolomini and the Palazzo Borgio now the Diocesan museum. Most of these structures were the product of Rosselino who was the principal architect, engineer and builder of them at direction of Pius II.
6. Palazzo Piccolomini
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4.5 based on 560 reviews
Reviewed By Alistair450 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Palazzo Piccolomini, built in 1459, was the summer palace of Pope Pius 2. Pienza was his home town. The tour is definitely worthwhile as you will see many original furnishings, weapons, paintings, furniture etc.as well as having a great view over the countryside. The tour ends in the garden. Tours begin at 10.00am and run every 30 minutes. You are provided with an audio guide and the tour costs 7 Euros
7. Pieve di Corsignano
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4.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By susi924 - Australia, null
A beautiful church with a well preserved 13th century tower located on the outskirts of the town of Pienza. Step inside for a moment of quiet reflection.
8. Monticchiello
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4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By exeman - Tiverton, United Kingdom
Montichiello is a little gem and has so much history for such a small hill town, However, the highlight are the views of the cypress lined curving road to Montepulciano. Also a must do is the strada panoramica to Pienza on a white road.
9. Teatro Povero
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Il Teatro Povero di Monticchiello è un progetto sociale e culturale nato negli anni ’60. Agli inizi di quel decennio il borgo toscano attraversa una profonda crisi collegata alla rapida eclissi del sistema economico e sociale che aveva caratterizzato per secoli la sua esistenza: la mezzadria. Lavoro, cultura e tradizioni vanno rapidamente scomparendo e la popolazione si dimezza. Quelli che per scelta o necessità rimangono iniziano allora a riflettere sul senso delle rapide trasformazioni che stanno travolgendo il loro mondo e le loro identità. In un paese senza un teatro viene cosí deciso di aggregarsi attorno a un’idea di teatro in piazza: una forma di spettacolo che diverrà presto tentativo di ricostruzione collettiva e ideale del senso delle proprie vite. Una forma di resistenza alla crisi.
10. Corso il Rossellino
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By jaybeeFL - Palm Harbor, United States
This is the main street in Pienza and if you traverse its length, you will have encountered most of the key sites in this beautiful midieval town. It leads to the Piazza Pio II and the Duomo, the palazzo Piccolomini (Romeo and Juliet!!), the Palazzo Borgio (now a museum), Church of S. Francisco, not to mention an untold number of shops and restaurants. Take your time and bask in the history and beauty of this place. Then walk to the rear of the Duomo and take in the spectacular view of the valley below. Only in Tuscany!!!
