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Pienza is a Renaissance city planned by Rossellino – following the will of Pope Pio II, Enea Silvio Piccolomini.The works of Rossellino include the 14th-century cathedral with carved wooden choir, paintings by Vecchietta, Matteo di Giovanni and Sano di Pietro, and Palazzo Piccolomini, inspired by the forms of Palazzo Rucellai in Florence with its ashlar façades. On its three floors the mullioned windows are between pilaster strips, whereas the courtyard emphasizes the Florentine matrix with arched portico on Corinthian columns. Other Palazzi can be seen on the square: the Casa dei Canonici (the vicarage), home of the cathedral museum which contains works from the school of Sodoma, Flemish tapestries of the 15th and16th centuries, 14th-century wooden sculptures and pope Pius II's cope. Then there are the episcopal residence and the town hall. The pensile garden at Palazzo Piccolomini is of interestand fromhere itis possible to view the Val d'Orcia.
An excellent example of romanesque art is Corsignano church, just outside the walls, and then within only a few kilometres of the town one can visit Spedaletto castle in the centre of the valley on the river Orcia and S. Anna in Camprena, an Olivetan monastery built on the site of a former Lombard fort.
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Inside the Duomo of Pienza..in...
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Inside the Duomo of Pienza..in the quiet of the evening more travel advice
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you can fall in love in these street...sweet warning..do you think? more travel advice
And after being fall in love...
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...you can be transported here.in the Kiss street....and to kiss...and to kiss..and to kiss... more travel advice
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Comments (11)
MMMMMMMMMMMM perfect city indeed, wanna go there with some one who likes to be carried and cuddled :-)))))
Cittadina molto bella, vero... e pure il pecorino è piuttosto buono :)
Yes,... to fall in love is indeed Pienza and Toscana in one, so great experiences, thanks for yours greetzzz RoyJava
I heard so much about Pienza - and I'm sure , I will fall in love with Pienza
I don't mind falling in love with this place, it looks lovely.
Stayed two days in Pienza and loved it. It's one of my hotel selections in my pages. You are so funny in your tips. I enjoy your work.
Great place... small and romantic! Shall have to go there next time!
devi venire a vedere vico dell'amor perfetto
Very sweet warning, you're right,Piccolina! Amazing places!
Piccolina, I DID fall in love with Pienza!!! It's a gorgeous place!!!