| Pienza | ||
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| Salutation | the city of Pius II | |
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| State | Italy | |
| Region | Tuscany | |
| Territory | Val d'Orcia | |
| Altitude | 491 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 122.96 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 2120 (2014 census) | |
| Name inhabitants | pientini | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0578 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 53026 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Saint Andrew the Apostle | |
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Pienza is a city of Tuscany, declared by UNESCO World Heritage.
To know
Geographical notes
Its municipal territory, together with that of four other Sienese municipalities (Montalcino, San Quirico d'Orcia, Radicofani is Castiglione d'Orcia), constitutes the Val d'Orcia Artistic, Natural and Cultural Park, included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2004. It is also part of the "Jewels of Italy"evaluated by MiBACT.
Background
The history of Pienza is closely linked to that of Enea Silvio Piccolomini born in Corsignano, now Pienza in his honor, in 1405 and became pope in 1458 with the name of Pius II.He transformed his hometown into a papal residence in the Renaissance style.
How to orient yourself
Pienza: full screen map.Fractions
How to get
By plane
The closest airports to Pienza are:
- Florence: "Amerigo Vespucci" Airport
- Perugia: "Sant'Egidio" Airport
- Pisa: "Galileo Galilei" Airport
- Rome: "Leonardo da Vinci" airport
By car
- Autostrada del Sole A1: exit at Chiusi / Chianciano Terme, take the SS 146 for Chianciano Terme, Montepulciano, Pienza.
On the train
- Chiusi - Chianciano Terme railway station, on the Rome - Florence line.
How to get around
What see
- 1 Duomo, Pius II Square. Of 1459.
2 Piccolomini Palace, Pius II Square. From the second half of the 15th century.
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- 3 Town Hall, Pius II Square. From the 15th century.
- 4 Episcopal Palace (Borgia Palace), Pius II Square. From the 15th century.
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- 5 Church of San Francesco. From the 13th century.
- 6 Monastery of Sant'Anna in Camprena, Location Sant'Anna in Camprena. It is a former Olivetan monastic complex. Currently the monastery is used as a farmhouse managed by the diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza.
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
In its territory an excellent olive oil is produced; Pienza is part of theNational Association City of oil.
- 1 Door of the Cavina (Ammannati Palace), Corso il Rossellino 53, ☎ 39 0578749906, @[email protected].
Mon-Sun 10: 00-13: 30, 14: 30-19: 00. Perfumery for the environment, gift items, clothing accessories, bags. - 2 Green shop, Corso Rossellino 36, ☎ 39 0578748345.
Mon-Sun 10: 00-13: 30, 14: 30-19: 00. Perfumery for the environment, gift items, clothing accessories, bags.How to have fun
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 From Fiorella, Via Condotti 11, ☎ 39 0578749095, @[email protected].
Average prices
- 2 The Hole of Aeneas, Via della Buca 10, ☎ 39 0578 748653.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Relais Il Chiostro di Pienza, Corso Il Rossellino 26, ☎ 39 0578748129, fax: 39 0578749107, @[email protected].
- 2 Hotel Residence San Gregorio, Via della Madonnina 4, ☎ 39 0578748059, fax: 39 0578 748354, @[email protected].
Safety
- 1 United hospitals of the Valdichiana (Nottola Hospital), Via Provinciale 5, Nottola, ☎ 39 0578713111. The nearest hospital is located in the municipality of Montepulciano in the locality of Nottola. United hospitals of the Valdichiana.
How to keep in touch
Around
- 2 Parish church of Saints Leonardo and Cristoforo.
- 3 Parish church of Santa Maria dello Spino.
