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A Hidden Gem in Tuscany - Pienza

Pienza is a beautiful town in the Tuscan countryside. It was designed in the 1400s and has beautifully preserved Renaissance architecture. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its charming streets, impressive cathedral, and delicious local cheeses and wines. To visit Pienza, I recommend starting your trip from the nearby city of Florence. From Florence, you can rent a car and drive through the picturesque Tuscan hills to reach Pienza, which is about 1.5 hours away. Driving will give you the freedom to explore Pienza at your own pace and also visit other charming towns and vineyards in the surrounding Val d'Orcia region. With a car, you can truly immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of this special part of Italy. #italytravel #italy #tuscany #pienza
Posted: May 26, 2024
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Just an hour south of Siena, you'll find this area that might resemble one you've seen in movies like The Gladiator, The English Patient, or Romeo & Juliet. Know as Val d’Orcia, this valley is dense with long, perfect cypress trees roads, and postcard-ish houses on top of too-beautiful-to-be-true hills. Tip: For an amazing stay, book at Podere Terrapille in Pienza! Pienza is probably the most known town here, a lovely medieval center that oversees the whole area and awards you with unforgettable panoramas and memories. The local culinary experience is rich and super yummy. You'll get used to prelacies like cinta senese, pecorino toscano, pici (a type of pasta) or lampredotto. You'll have a hard time picking a restaurant where tasting the genuine Tuscan cuisine, the choice is so vast! Also, where to sleep? Bed and breakfasts and “poderi” are everywhere, most of them are gifted by enchanted views of the surrounding hills. Consider a visit to the close villages of Montepulciano, Bagno Vignoni and San Quirico d’Orcia, as long as insanely beautiful places like Cappella di Vitaleta. A week here will make you feel rejuvenated! #tuscany #italy #italia #travel #valdorcia #awesome #ancienttowns #italytravel #italybeauties #awesomepic

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