Pienza
"A city born from a thought of love and a dream of beauty"

Holiday in Tuscany

Pienza, located 40 minutes from our hotel, is a small village in the heart of Val d’Orcia, which is definitely worth a visit during your trip to Southern Tuscany.

Known as the "ideal" city of the Renaissance, it is a creation of the famous humanist Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who later became Pope Pius II, who, born here, decided to transform the pre-existing medieval village of Corsignano, in its ideal “city”, so much so that it still communicates to the world the Renaissance urban canons for the rational organization of spaces and perspectives of squares and buildings.
Of the old village only the Pieve di Corsignano remains, which can be reached by leaving the historic center, with a short walk along the side of the hill.

The city project was carried out by the architect Bernardo known as Rossellino, under the expert guidance of his master Leon Battista Alberti. In just 3 years, between 1458 and 1462, a complex of beautiful and harmonious buildings was built around a large central square: the Cathedral, the Papal Residence or Palazzo Piccolomini, the Palazzo Civico and the Palazzo Borgia (or Vescovile - now the seat of the Diocesan Museum), so called because it was donated by Pope Pius II to Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia, at the time his close collaborator, who became Pope Alexander VI and who made it his residence.

The impression one gets, walking through the narrow streets of Pienza, is that of a harmonious and proportionate whole; somehow it is as if one were admiring a Renaissance city portrayed in a beautiful painting.

Harmony and balance that have ensured that the historic center of Pienza obtained the recognition of Unesco site in 1996.
rocca di Radicofani

THE RADICOFANI FORTRESS…

…and the Robin Hood of the Val d'Orcia!
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The Rocca di Radicofani, a majestic fortress rich in history on the southern borders of the Val d'Orcia, has played a great strategic role over time, as well as being a place of unspoilt beauty. Built ... ➔

Sant'Antimo Abbey

Between legend and reality
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In Castelnuovo dell’Abate, about 10 kilometers by car from the center of Montalcino, is the beautiful abbey of Sant’Antimo.

It is a former Benedictine convent built in Tuscan Romanesque style, dating back to the 12th century, used ... ➔

Montalcino

What to see and visit
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Just over 40 km from our hotel, Montalcino is a truly unmissable destination during a tour of Tuscany.
We are on the western edge of the Val d’Orcia, near Mount Amiata and not far from the border with the province ... ➔

Christmas Markets in Montepulciano

Find out the biggest christmas fair of Central Italy
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This year we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Christmas, to finally pass embracing our loved ones. Here at the ‘Il Patriarca’, the fireplace has been lit for days now and we will soon decorate our rooms. Montepulciano ... ➔

Pienza and Montepulciano .. races and competitions

Between Pecorino and Wine
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Pienza is the city of "cacio" (cheese!) Pecorino di Pienza is a very tasty cheese, more or less seasoned, made with sheep's milk, very famous and really delicious.

A pecorino ... ➔

Pienza

"A city born from a thought of love and a dream of beauty"
Holiday in Tuscany
Pienza, located 40 minutes from our hotel, is a small village in the heart of Val d’Orcia, which is definitely worth a visit during your trip to Southern Tuscany.

Known as the "ideal" ... ➔

Montepulciano and the underground cellars

The Nobile Wine and its magical places
Holiday in Tuscany
Montepulciano, just 20 minutes from our hotel, is a medieval town perched on a hill from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view both on the famous Val d'Orcia and on the splendid ... ➔

The free thermal pools of Bagni San Filippo

An oasis of natural well-being in Val d'Orcia
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Bagni San Filippo is a fraction of the municipality of Castiglione d'Orcia, in the province of Siena and is located within the "Val d'Orcia Natural Artistic and Cultural Park", as well as on the slopes ... ➔

Theia Thermal Pools

Relax for the whole family in Chianciano Terme
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Powered continuously by the thermal water of the Sillene spring, whose beneficial properties were known since the times of the Etruscans and Romans, Theia thermal pools are located in Chianciano Terme, just ten minutes from our hotel.... ➔

What to do or not to do in the days of the Palio di Siena

Visitors Vademecum
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For people born in Siena, the days of the Palio are days of celebration but also of great tension, so in certain situations it is better to have a little caution!
Here are some recommendations to better enjoy one of the most characteristic ... ➔

The Palio di Siena

Everything you should know
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The Palio di Siena is the most famous historical horse race in Italy, but it is not an event organized for tourism purposes: it is the life of the Sienese people over time and in its various aspects and feelings. Let's discover all ... ➔

5 reasons to visit Tuscany

For your holiday in Siena
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If you are planning your next vacation in Italy, surely Tuscany is not to be missed!

5 good reasons to visit our beautiful region:

Breathtaking landscapes : a few steps from ... ➔
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