Location: Pienza
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Things to do in Pienza, Tuscany: The Best Historic Sites
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.
Restaurants in Pienza
1. Palazzo Comunale di Pienza
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4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Noraatc - Sudbury, United States
Old 15th century building with arched portico adds beauty and atmosphere to the magnificent ensemble of the Piazza Pio. Lovely flower beds add even more charm.
2. 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!!!
3. Porta Al Prato
4. Pozzo dei Cani
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4.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Noraatc - Sudbury, United States
Lovely 15th century white marble well designed by Bernardo Rossellino is another charm of Pienza. Very photogenic spot of splendid Piazza Pio II.
