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or Pienza accommodation? Pienza is a very small town in the Province of Siena, Val d'Orcia in Tuscany, central Italy, which boasts touchstone of Renaissance urbanism. The town of Pienza is a small pearl in the Tuscan countryside. In fact Pienza is situated in one of the most attractive Italian place and here you can find magicial landscapes and wonderful panorama, however Pienza owes its success to the pope Pio II that turned the village into his temporary residence.
Enjoy your trip in the city and visit Val D'Orcia, you will also see a trapezoidal-shaped piazza that is defined by four buildings. It has three stories, expressed by pilasters and entablature courses, with a window set within each bay, on all three floors you can see fabulous views into the distant landscape of the Val d'Orcia. The radiant Cathedral, which dominates the center of the piazza, has a façade that is one of the earliest designed in the Renaissance manner and houses panel paintings by the most renowned Sienese artists of the period. Across from the church is the Palazzo Comunale. It also has a brick bell tower that is shorter than its religious counterpart, to symbolize the superior power of the church. Other remarkable buildings in Pienza for you to explore are the Ammannati Palace, the Gonzaga Palace and the Palazzo del Cardinale Atrebatensethat was all built in the 15th century. There are a few events you may attend and enjoy while in Pienza such as the Mille Miglia historical car race, the Teatro Povero di Monticchiellothat is a theatrical spectacle, or the Festa del Cacio which a food festival where you can taste the famous Pecorino cheese of Pienza and other local products. Pienza accommodations offers comfort and affordability in all forms like luxury hotels, inns, guest houses and bed breakfast, such as the Hotel Arca di Pienza, the Hotel Corsignano, or the Rutiliano Hotel - Browse the Pienza Map or compare Pienza accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs,
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