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Pienza
A Renaissance town in Tuscany, known for its Pecorino cheese and idealistic urban planning by Pope Pius II.
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Pienza is a picturesque hilltop town in Tuscany, Italy that is renowned for its exceptional Renaissance architecture and urban design. Pienza was designed by the famous architect Bernardo Rossellino during the 15th century, and it played a pivotal role in the development of Renaissance urban planning. Pienza is a World Heritage Site in Europe, and it offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore one of the finest examples of Renaissance urban planning and architecture.
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Tuscany Road Trip: 13 Stops Along the Way
Read more...Oh, Tuscany! The stuff of Italian dreams, this region rarely fails to enchant. Sweeping from the Apuan Alps to the verdant valleys of Maremma and the sloshing waves of the Ligurian Sea, it covers some seriously gorgeous corners of the land (and is home to some of the best things to do in Italy). The […]