Touirs in Pienza

Top Tours in Pienza

Pienza is a gem, planned to be an ideal Renaissance town, it was the birthplace of Pope Pius II, not only a great Pope but also a brilliant intellectual. To achieve his dream Pius II called one of the best architects of his time Bernardo Rossellino, despite that the project was not completed fully, with the death of the Pope the town architecture remained frozen in its beauty. Walking the streets of Pienza you will be tempted by the many Pecorino Cheese producer (sheep cheese) that showcase their local products. The valley surrounding the town the Val d'Orcia like Pienza is a UNESCO site. Its beautiful countryside have been the setting for movies like The Gladiator, The English Patient,