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Pienza Travel Guide

Classic Tuscan Scenery

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Pienza is a little town in the heart of southern Tuscany, surrounded by the green ocean of rolling hills, each topped by a villa, farmhouse or village - classic Tuscan scenery with its cypress trees and honey-coloured stomne buildings.

Pienza owes its fame to Enea Silvio Piccolomini who was born in Corsignano in 1405 and elevated to Pope in 1458 taking the name Pius II. During the course of his Papacy, he changed the ancient Castello di Corsignano (first mentioned in AD828) into a Papal residency in the Renaissance style, and renamed it Pienza ("Pius").

Today Pienza is a rare and beautiful example of Renaissancedesign, arguably one of the best planned, and with its location in the Val d'Orcia, makes it a stunning place to visit - here you can enjoy walking and biking, wander ancient streets, visit the Duomo or just enjoy the views.

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Pienza: Amazing landscapes around Pienza

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Tuesday, 5th August 2008
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I recently went to Tuscany on business and met with the guys at Cicloposse in Pienza. I have to say I was blown away by the landscape around the town.

To me it looked like a green velvet blanket had been thrown over a table of differing sized balls - i've never seen anything like it before. This landscape changes colour as the seasons progress, from green to yellow and in a cold year white with winter snows.

Pienza is a small town which makes a great base from which to walk or explore the surrounding area. Cicloposse can advise on hotels and itineraries, as can Geofirias.

All in all, I reckon i'll be returning.

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Carlwelsby
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Cypress trees near Pienza
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Why Travel to Pienza?

  • Classic rolling scenry of hills, villas and cypress trees.
  • Perfect to explore on foot or by bike.
  • Great base with Siena within easy reach.