The architect who designed the area during the Renaissance sought out the “ideal city”: Pienza is a veritable little jewel.
It owes its name to Pope Pius II, with his palace being in the centre of this small and quiet town, alongside the Cathedral. Behind the Duomo, the Val d’Orcia is magnificently visible when walking along Santa Caterina or stopping at the toll booth, with its villages and the imposing Monte Amiata opposite.
As the songaboutthis place goes: … laid out on a gentle hill/the cypresses are your crown/armigers of a queen/with poignant beauty…
The Agriturismo Antica Grancia di Quercecchio offers attractive proposals for a stay in Montalcino. Choose the offer that best suits you and proceed with booking