Centro Storico Pienza
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53026 Pienza, Province of Siena, Italy
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Centro Storico Pienza is a UNESCO-listed gem of Renaissance architecture. This unique town was transformed by Pope Pius II in the 15th century, becoming the world's first urban center created according to humanist principles.
Walking around the main square, Piazza Pio II, you will discover a harmonious composition of buildings, including the Piccolomini Palace, the Borgia Palace and the Pienza Cathedral, which combines Renaissance and Gothic styles.
The town is also famous for its delicious pecorino cheese, which you can enjoy in local restaurants. Pienza is the perfect place for lovers of history, architecture and Italian cuisine.
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