Hills, historical villages and countryside dotted with vineyards and olive groves: discover Pienza’s surroundings, with breathtaking views, authentic traditions and small hidden treasures that make this land a destination not to be missed.
One of the most charming and poetic places in the Pienza area is the Olivetan Monastery of Sant’Anna in Camprena, a magical presence for the history, art and human experiences it has held within its walls for centuries.
Read more … “Monastery of Sant’Anna in Camprena”Castelluccio della Foce, often simply called Castelluccio di Pienza, is an ancient castle and fortified farm located in the hills of the Val d’Orcia, in the municipality of Pienza, near the Foce Pass, along the road connecting the Val di Chiana to the Val d’Orcia.
Read more … “Castelluccio”Palazzo Massaini stands on a gentle slope dominating the Pienza area and tells the story of centuries of history between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Read more … “Palazzo Massaini”The Abbey of San Piero in Campo, now the Church of Ascensione di Gesù, is located in the town of the same name in the southern province of Siena and is part of the Diocese of Siena.
Read more … “ABBEY OF SAN PIERO IN CAMPO”Spedaletto (or Castle/Grange of Spedaletto) is a fortified historical complex of medieval origin, located in the Val d’Orcia countryside, in the municipality of Pienza, not far from the road connecting Pienza to Bagno Vignoni and San Quirico d’Orcia.
Read more … “Spedaletto”Just a few minutes from Pienza, perched on a hill overlooking the Val d’Orcia, lies Monticchiello, a charming medieval Tuscan village with a strong and proud identity
Read more … “Monticchiello”Villa La Foce was built in the second half of the 15th century as an inn, to accommodate pilgrims stopping there on their journey to Rome.
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