Hotels to remember: Pienza
Borgo Lucignanello
Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
A medieval hamlet and stunning period residence in the heart of the Tuscan countryside: Borgo Lucignanello.
Locanda del Loggiato
Bagno Vignoni (Siena) - B&B and Homes
In Bagno Vignoni, an ancient Inn transformed into a beautiful B&B, offering in-room spa treats and world famous Tuscan wines.
Relais Villa Armena
Buonconvento (Siena) - Small Boutique Hotels
A 16th century residence transformed into a stunning country hotel, Villa Armena Relais is the most luxurious gourmet getaway in Crete Senesi.
Travel ideas
Wellness (Tuscany) Wellness
Mediterranean wisdom
Ancient thermal springs and a five star resort in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia.
Itineraries (Tuscany) Itineraries
Towns of Val d'Orcia
Traveling along the via Cassia, on a journey deep into the heart of Tuscany
Pienza: introduction
Situated on the Via Cassia, just a few kilometers from Cianciano Terme, one finds Pienza. Like Castiglione d'Orcia, Montalcino, Radicofoni and San Quirico d'Orcia the city is part of the Val d'Orcia.
Pienza is known for its historical ties with Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who became Pope Pio II in 1458 and transformed Pienza from a small Medieval village into an elegant Papal residence with architecture typical of the Renaissance period.
Even the shortest of visits to Pienza should include a walk along the town walls and an exploration of the historic center, with its perfectly preserved Renaissance buildings, such as Palazzo del Tesoriere, Palazzo Lolli, the Cathedral of the Assunta, Palazzo Piccolomini, Palazzo Borgia and Joffroy, Palazzo Comunale, Palazzo Ammanati, the Parish Church of Corsignano. Local delicacies include the Cacio pecorino cheese which can be tasted and bought in almost all of the shops in the town.
Pienza: suggestions from the hotels
Qualunque sia il tema della vostra vacanza in Toscana, la Locanda รจ il posto giusto: per godere delle bellezze della campagna intorno a Cortona, per gustare i sapori veri di piatti semplici ma ricchi di tradizione. (Locanda del Molino) →
Walk and enjoy the amazing nature of the Orcia Valley, UNESCO World Heritage. More or 200 Km itineraries for walking or biking along panoramic paths with breathtaking views. (Adler Thermae) →
Amazing views of the Tuscan hills; delicious local dishes combined with Brunello wine from Montalcino; plenty of art and history in all its villages. Welcome to this stunning region between the Orcia Valley and the Crete Senesi! (Borgo Lucignanello) →
Pienza: places to see in the area
Tuscany: other destinations
- Piombino
- Massa Marittima
- Castiglione della Pescaia
- Orbetello and Argentario
- Siena
- Florence
- Chianti
- Versilia
- San Gimignano
- Maremma
- Forte Dei Marmi
- Crete Senesi
- Montalcino
- San Quirico d'Orcia
- Monteriggioni
- Bagno Vignoni
- Montepulciano
- Arezzo
- Grosseto
- Pisa
- Lucca
- Pistoia
- Val D'Orcia
- Viareggio
- Volterra
- Empoli
- Livorno
- Massa Carrara
- Prato
- Cortona
- Montecatini Terme
- Mugello
- Chianciano Terme
- Elba island
- Pienza
- Chiusi
