Hotels to remember: Pienza
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.
Borgo Lucignanello
Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
A medieval hamlet and stunning period residence in the heart of the Tuscan countryside: Borgo Lucignanello.
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.
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
"Farm Armena " an ancient farm in 1500, is located in Buonconvento ancient village in the heart of the Crete Senesi, breathtaking scenery, vibrant colors and characterized by cypress trees along the avenue of entrance (Fattoria Armena) →
One of the beauties of La Locanda dell'Amorosa is that it is surrounded by some of the most lovely villages and hilltowns inTuscany, full of historic charm and artistic and architectural masterpieces. (Locanda dell'Amorosa) →
Villa Armena is located in Buonconvento, in the heart of the Crete Senesi. Center of great charm, Buonconvento is a member of "The most beautiful villages in Italy". (Relais Villa Armena) →
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
