The "ideal city" of the Italian Renaissance. Or at least that is the definition Pope Pius II, who gave the best architect of his day, Rossellino, the task of design and construction.
As you saw, I'm talking to Pienza, a lovely little town placed in a landscape as beautiful Val d'Orcia.
Even getting there is poetry. Valleys of various colors (of course also depends on the season), that are lost to us. Sinuous curves that inexorably draw the attention of those who love certain landscapes. In early spring you will be catapulted into a reality that will spoil the view. In summer, enjoy the Sienese countryside and its typical colors, as well as the grateful breeze that characterizes the narrow streets of Pienza. In autumn, a riot of colors. For art lovers, this is the pearl of Val d'Orcia to see the Duomo (cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta), the Church of San Francesco and the Palazzo Piccolomini, next to the Duomo.
Right between the latter two buildings you can admire a beautiful view of what surrounds us Pienza, framed by an arch. I, no use denying it, I go even to eat a good sandwich with slices of pecorino cheese and Cinta Senese. And it's almost impossible not to, because you will be tempted by the shops of the historic center, emit odors that are also pleased the palate.
The sandwich eat it maybe on the trail of lovers (If I remember correctly), where you can admire a beautiful view, away from roads and in peace. Hence, among other things, you might also enjoy the Monte Amiata in the background. sit around on the subject, Pienza is also famous for the name of some of its streets. The romantics will be pleased, because the two most famous are the Via del Bacio (where you can admire the couples who obviously lemon) and the Way of Love (along which more than anything else we embrace). In addition, for the uninitiated, here there was also filmed "The English Patient", one of the most awarded film in history (including Oscar 9).
Ideal for a day trip, even if accompanied by the visit of Montalcino and San Quirico d'Orcia really 5-10 minutes.
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