Renowned as the “Ideal Renaissance City,” Pienza is a small hill town in Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia, offering stunning vistas and a harmonious blend of Renaissance architecture. Its central piazza, designed by Pope Pius II, features the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, Palazzo Piccolomini, and Palazzo Comunale. Wander the narrow lanes named via dell’Amore or via del Bacio, then indulge in the town’s famous Pecorino cheese, a local specialty. Pienza serves as a perfect base for exploring nearby wine regions like Montepulciano and Montalcino, making it an essential stop while discovering the enchanting Tuscan countryside.
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