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Pienza Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Pienza

Pienza, formerly the village of Corsignano, was renamed and redesigned as a completely plannedGothictown, in honor of and at the command of the most famous of all its inhabitants in history, Pope Pius II (1405-1464; reigned as Pope starting in 1458). Its Centro Storico is aUNESCO World Heritage site. UNESCO's listing for Pienza can be seen atthis link.

Top Attractions in Pienza

Explore the best things to see and do in Pienza:

  • Palazzo Piccolomini
  • Tourist Information

Where to Eat in Pienza

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴La Taverna di Re Artu
  • 🍴Latte di Luna

Where to Stay in Pienza

  • 🏨Agriturismo Le Macchie
  • 🏨Agriturismo Terrapille
  • 🏨Il Giardino Segreto Camere
  • 🏨Oliviera Camere

Pienza Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including:

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