Pienza - The town conceived
by Pope Pius II was built on top of the medieval castle of
Corsignano, which marked the border between the possessions
of Siena, Florence and Orvieto.
It has been designated as part of
the "world-wide heritage of humanity by UNESCO.
In 1458 Enea Silvio Piccolomini decided
to transform his childhood home into a symbol of the Italian
Renaissance. In three years, from 1459 to 1462, the town reborn
as Pienza witnessed the birth of several landmark works of
architecture.
Its luminous cathedral, Cattedrale
dell'Assunta, houses panel paintings by the most renowned
Sienese artists of the period. Next door, the imposing family
residence Palazzo Piccolomini is graced with a loggia offering
a fabulous panorama over val d' orcia.
The town hall and the Palazzo Vescovile
(Bishop's quarters) with its museum display homogeneity of
style.
Instead, the church dedicated to San
Francesco (13th century), the city walls and the austere Pieve
di Corsignano, first documented in 714, all date back to the
medieval ages.
How to reach Pienza: From Siena, near the train station,
take direction Monteroni >> Buonconvento. After Buonconvento,
take direction San Quirico d' Orcia and in San Quirico follow
for Pienza.
Nearby: Visit San Quirico d' Orcia, Montepulciano,
Bagno Vignoni, Val d' Orcia
Where is Pienza: is located in the south of Siena
province, in Val d' Orcia See
the map
Distances: Siena 50 Km - Florence 110 Km - Pisa 160
Km - Arezzo 60 Km
Correct name is Pienza
Common mistakes are Pinza, Pyenza, Penza, Pilenza,
Piensa
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