This is my absolute favorite of hilltowns in Tuscany! I prefer this over Montepulciano, for ease of parking, ease of seeing all there is to see of this perfectly preserved Renaissance town. The perfect perservation is due to it being the birthplace of Pope Pius, originally of the renowned Piccolomini family. He directed a lot of Vatican money to perserve... More

This tiny town with a reported population of < 3000, is easy to reach by car. It is along the route from Siena to Montepulciano. I think most of the other visitors had driven there. Several others took a bus from Siena, along with me. The frequency of bus service during the off-season is limited. The route is also scheduled... More

Don't miss this little treasure. Trattorias, shopping and the best vistas of Tuscany you can find. Bueno!!! More

Our wine tourguide brought us to this little Tuscan town as an added unexpected bonus. Beautiful views from the walls surrounding the town. Truly enjoyed our time here and would love to return for a longer stay. More

During our ( My wife and me and our daughter ) recent visit to Tuscany (Italy): We stayed at Terrapille on a hill facing Pienza. The picture perfect landscapes with rolling hills of vineyards olive groves and sprawling fields of other cultivation were waiting for us to be explored. Terapille is a working ancient farm (The history goes back to... More

As you walk down the main street of town, you can't help but notice the strong smell of cheese coming from all the cheese shops. Children play in the piazza in the evening. There's a shoemaker in town who still makes handmade shoes. It's the kind of place where you just want to breathe in everything and freeze the moments... More

My fiance and I visited Pienza in August 2006 whilst staying with friends in the little village of Goiella. Pienza is stunning! It is everything you imagine an italian village to be - narrow streets, beautiful buildings and friendly people. There are wonderful cheese shops selling an enormous assortment of delicious cheeses (many of which you can sample free of... More