A Renaissance ideal town built by Pope Pius II, famed for pecorino cheese.
Pienza sits in the Val d'Orcia and can be paired with Bagno Vignoni and Montepulciano.
| Distance | About 55 km southeast of Siena |
|---|---|
| Travel time | About 1 hour by car |
| Getting there | Car via SS2 Cassia, or regional bus with connections (check at-bus.it) |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Address | Piazza Pio II, 53026 Pienza SI, Italy |
How to get there
- Mode
- Car
- Duration
- About 1 hour
- Notes
- Parking outside the centre
- Mode
- Bus
- Duration
- 1.5-2 hours with connections
- Notes
- Verify on at-bus.it
Suggested itinerary
- Walk the central piazza, visit the palace, taste pecorino, walk the city walls and continue to Bagno Vignoni.
Location
Piazza Pio II, 53026 Pienza SI, Italy
43.0764, 11.6783 View on map
Highlights
- Piazza Pio II and cathedral
- Palazzo Piccolomini
- Pecorino di Pienza shops
- Val d'Orcia views from the walls
Tips for visiting
- Combine with Bagno Vignoni and Montepulciano.
- Taste pecorino in shops.
When to visit
April-June and September-October
Accessibility
Small and walkable; some cobbles.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pienza famous for?
Its Renaissance layout and pecorino cheese.