Pienza, ideal Renaissance town and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Pienza: Renaissance harmony in the heart of the Val d’Orcia
Commissioned by Pope Pius II and known worldwide as the Ideal Town, Pienza embodies the architectural values of harmony, proportion and rationality.
It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996 and today, the little town offers all the beauty and goodness of the most authentic soul of Tuscany: artisan workshops, views of the vast valleys, cultural events and the irresistible aromas of tradition, from the famous pecorino cheese to the wines of this land.
Why choose Pienza?
Discover the most iconic elements of Tuscany: art, culture, nature and good food. Pienza is a land waiting to be discovered, filled with emotions to be experienced.
Events
A rich calendar of events that breathes life into the town all year round: discover the scheduled events
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