World Heritage Site (Unesco) together with the whole Val d'Orcia, Pienza is the best-known center of the Val d'Orcia and is famous as the city of Pope Pius II, who wanted to transform his humble birthplace in an urban-architectural jewel, contrasting it with Siena, the city that had marginalized his family.
The renovation of the town was entrusted to the architect Bernardo Rossellino, who in just four years, created its harmonious appearance admired by visitors from all over the world.
It is located about 20 minutes by car from Montepulciano and 20 km from Montalcino, south of Siena, in the beautiful region of the Val d'Orcia, an area of Tuscany, belonging to the territory of Siena where nature, art and history create a unique landscape.
Driving along the quiet country roads by car, wavy hills, ancient villages, vineyards and towers appear at every turn.
Pienza lies in a truly strategic position, perched on top of a hill, overlooking the whole Val d’Orcia with a breathtaking view.
The harmonious whole of this Renaissance city combines its well-proportioned forms, with the sinuosity of the surrounding landscape, which makes it a wonderful setting. With its spectacular panoramas, its villages and rustic architecture of the past, the area of Siena and its surroundings has been the ideal location for many films and television productions, and the setting for action-packed stories, wars and romantic classics.
Pienza is an excellent starting point to enjoy the Val d'Orcia, where you can visit Montalcino and San Quirico d'Orcia, while Montepulciano is located to the east.
Bagno Vignoni is famous for its thermal springs, Radicofani for its castle.
In our selection of luxury vacation villas, the closest to Montalcino is Lucina.
Travertino, located in Sarteano
Near Sarteano you will find Tenuta Cipressi, one of the largest villas for rent of the area (13 bedrooms).
A smaller one, but still very comfortable, is an extraordinary contemporary villa: Travertino.
In the nearby of Radicofani, you can have a wonderful vacation in our villa Faggeto.
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diletta

12 6 8
Tuscany, panzano in chianti
from 27,000 to 27,000 € / week
villa contessa wedding villa

26 • 32 16 16
Tuscany, colle val d’elsa, siena
Price On demand
salice

18/22 9 8
Tuscany, castellina in chianti
from 11,000 to 18,000 € / week
casa delle fragole

10 5 9
Tuscany, monteroni d'arbia
from 13,750 to 29,150 € / week
saracino

14/15 7 10
Tuscany, sarteano
from 9,600 to 16,000 € / week
duca apartment

6 3 3
Tuscany, florence
from 18,300 to 24,600 € / week
sesamo

10 5 6
Tuscany, capalbio
from 13,150 to 35,000 € / week
villa oleandro

20/22 10 11
Tuscany, fonteblanda
from 17,350 to 52,200 € / week