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	Pienza - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Pienza is town and commune in the province of Siena, in the Val d'Orcia in Tuscany (central Italy), between the towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino.
		Pienza was built on a village called Corsignano, which was the birthplace (1405) of Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini, a Renaissance Humanist born into an exiled Sienese family, who later became Pope Pius II.
		Pope Pius II consecrated the Duomo, which sits across from the Piazza Comunale on Pienza's main piazza, the Piazza Pio II, on August 29, 1462.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pienza (725 words)

	Tuscany \| Destination Weddings in Pienza
		Pienza is an absolutely unique town, filled with romance, and it is a magical place to celebrate your Italian wedding.
		Pienza's center was completely redesigned by Pope Pius II in Renaissance times, and it was seen as a 'utopian town' by the Italian people.
		Also in the center of Pienza is the town hall, whose architecture is Florentine in style and thus differs from the rest of the town.
	italian-weddings.com /destination_wedding_locations/tuscany/pienza.html (358 words)

	Pienza in Tuscany - art, architecture, food and wine, pecorino di Pienza
		Pienza owes its beauty and fame to Enea Silvio Piccolomini born in Corsignano on 18 October 1405 and elevated to Pope in 1458 taking the name Pius II.
		Pienza's location in the centre of the Val d'Orcia, a wonderful and untouched valley, helps the town to embody the fundamental principle that humanistic architecture attempted to encorporate - the balanced relationship between Man and Nature.
		The ancient castle of Spedaletto rises in the Valdorcia along the road from Bagno Vignoni near San Quirico to Pienza.
	www.pienza.com (770 words)

	Italian Stay ☼ Pienza vacation rentals and tourist information.
		Pienza, is a lovely town near Siena in a panoramic position overlooking the Orcia Valley, It is a jewel of art originated from the transformation of the old castle of Corsignano for the pleasure of Pope Enea Silvio Piccolomini in 1558, who was born there.
		It has single nave and lateral aisles and a travertine facade which is a splendid specimen of the architecture of the transiction from the Gothic to the Renaissance.
		Pieve di Corsignano:Outside of the historical center of Pienza, is the Romanesque parish church, characterized by a cylindric tower and a decorated fortress with mythological and fantastic themes.
	www.italianstay.com /pienza/home.htm (601 words)

	ItalianVisits.com - Welcome to Pienza in Tuscany
		The town of Pienza sits in the Val d'Orcia in Tuscany between the towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino
		Pienza was built on a village called Corsignano that had been settled since known as Corsignano, which happened to be the birthplace (1405) of Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini, a Renaissance Humanist born into an exiled Sienese family, who later became Pope Pius II.
		The drive to and from Pienza, through the Val d'Orcia, and a few hours in Pienza itself, including a couple of hours eating delicious Tuscan cuisine at one of the town's restaurant's is a fine idea.
	www.italianvisits.com /tuscany/pienza (666 words)

	Casa Portagioia - Tuscany (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Pienza is a small town close to Montepulciano and Siena.
		This is an 11th century Romanesque parish church on the outskirts of Pienza.
		Pienza was used as the setting for Zeffirelli’s film Romeo and Juliet.
	www.tuscanbreaks.com /places/pienza.htm (249 words)

	Pienza - Toscana - Val d'Orcia
		colomini who was born in Pienza on the 18th of October 1405, and became Pope in 1458 with the name of Pio II.
		The idea of creating the town of Pienza was born during a visit by the Pope to his birthplace on the 22nd of February 1459, whilst pondering over the misery and decadence of the place.
		Being short of space, Pienza's architect thought of separating the two main buildings, one of which belonged to the Pope and one to the Bishop, by inserting in between these two, the Duomo.
	www.pienza.net /history.htm (503 words)

	Il Giardino Segreto - Apartment, Pienza Tuscany
		In the historical centre of Pienza ‘Il Giardino Segreto’ is tucked away behind high stone walls that shelter a magical and peaceful garden full of flowers and aromatic plants with shady corners for reading a book and garden furniture for propping your sight seeing weary limbs on.
		It is possible to distinguish two different areas in the garden: "il giardino della luna" (the garden of the moon) a shadier, more appropriate area for reading, rest and meditation, "il giardino del sole" (the garden of the sun) sunnier and lighter.
		There are the Renaissance buildings of Pienza, the square with the Cathedral, the museo Diocesano, the Pieve di Corsignano and also other nearby towns such as Montepulciano, S Quirico and Montalcino and the small villages of Bagno Vignoni, Monticchiello together with the Parco Naturalistico della Val d'Orcia.
	www.intuscany.net /apartments/giardino_segreto.htm (716 words)

	The Heart of Tuscany - PIENZA
		Its location in the middle of Val d'Orcia, a wonderful and untouched valley, enables the town to perfectly embody the basic interest which the humanistic architecture gave to the relationship man - nature.
		Nowadays Pienza is part of a territorial system called "Parco artistico, naturale e culturale della Val d'Orcia", which aims at preservation of the extraordinary artistic heritage of the five boroughs which constitute it: Castiglion d'Orcia, Montalcino, San Quirico d'Orcia, Radicofani and Pienza.
		century Romanesque parish church on the outskirts of Pienza.
	www.nautilus-mp.com /tuscany/presentazione/pienza/indexing.html (409 words)

	Hotels in Pienza, Italy
		Small, cosy and quiet hotel, recently renovated, located at 100 meters from the historical centre of Pienza, in the province of Siena (40 km).
		The farmhouse Il Colombaiolo is located 500 meters from Pienza, the village of Pius the Second, along the road that leads to the Val d’Orcia, and 400 meters from the church Pieve di Corsignano.
		Located on Corso Il Rossellino, in the very center of magic Pienza, less than 100 metres from the central square with its magnificent cathedral and the splendid Palazzo Piccolomini, the Antica Locanda...
	www.bookings.net /city/it/pienza.en.html?aid=303365 (308 words)

	Pienza Self Catering Italy Accommodation Podere Colombaio 53026
		Pienza is a historic center of rare and exquisite beauty.
		It is found in Tuscany, 40 miles from Siena, in a landscape of evocative beauty.
		Cottages, flats, villas and selfcatering accommodation in Pienza
	www.selfcatering-directory.co.uk /info.asp?id=8717 (287 words)

	Tuscany farmhouse with swimming pool in Pienza, Siena.
		Tuscany farmhouse with swimming pool in Pienza, Siena in a magnificent part of Italy.
		Farmhouse Podere Pienza is located in an area of Southern Tuscany that is still untouched by tourists with a private swimming pool.
		Farmhouse Podere Pienza is located in the middle of a nature reserve, where there are pheasants, deer, hares, owls and other wildlife.
	www.traveltuscany.net /property_detail.php?idunit=2005 (899 words)

	Pienza
		Pienza's architecture and narrow streets add to the city's charm.
		Our week in the Tuscan hills outside Pienza, between Florence and Venice, allowed for both day trips and lazy days by the pool.
		Rubiner considers the possibilities, then produces a wedge of pecorino di Pienza.
	conservation.mongabay.com /Pienza.htm (239 words)

	Old Town Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The heart of the built-up area is Piazza Pio II, with a trapezoid form, surrounded by the Cathedral, Palazzo Piccolomini, Palazzo Borgia and Palazzo Priori.
		Other houses and palaces were built around the main buildings and spread through the streets of Pienza, they were constructed with a similar taste and material as the Rossellino construction, under the surveillance of the architect Pietro Paolo del Porrina.
		The constructions have a sort of albertiana stile, intermixed at the ancient tune.
	www.ctnet.it /pienza/uk-centr.htm (784 words)

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	Pienza Hotel accomodations
		Located in Pienza in Tuscany, the heart of Italy, on Corso Il Rossellino, in the very center of magic Pienza, less than 100 metres from the central square with its magnificent cathedral and the splendid Palazzo Piccolomini, the Hotel Antica Locanda offers unique and gracious accommodation for discerning visitors.
		ine tourism: Pienza is the right place to start a wine tour, since it is near Montalcino (with its Brunello di Montalcino, rated one of the best wines of Italy and always among the top ten in the world) and Montepulciano (with its Nobile di Montepulciano, that reached with its '97 harvest the 4
		And after a day of intensive touring whether it be of Pienza or of the surrounding cities of art with their rich cultural heritages and many museums, or of the beauties of nature of the
	www.lifeinitaly.com /tourism/tuscany/pienza (526 words)

	Pienza
		Famous Renaissance architecture of impressive cathedrals and artistic fountains, primarily made of travertine, connected by cobblestone streets - all encircled by an ancient wall.
		Florida Tile's new portfolio collection of wall, floor and accent tile, Pienza, has the strength of porcelain and the beauty any glazed tile could offer.
		Pienza Porcelain tile is appropriate for all residential and commercial wall, countertop, and floor applications.
	www.floridatile.com /ProductStuff/Pienza.htm (274 words)

	Farmhouse Pienza Siena Tuscany
		Situated on a panoramic hilltop 4 kilometers outside Pienza (in the Crete Senesi) 30 km south of Siena in the heart of the Artistic, Cultural, and Natural Park of the Val d'Orcia.
		An ancient farmhouse that was built in the 14th century on land once inhabited by the Etruscans.
		We are located 4 km after Pienza on the road toward San Quirico d'Orcia.
	www.cretaiole.it /home.en.php (367 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Chiusi-Pienza
		Chiusi was at first immediately subject to the Holy See, but was made a suffragan of Siena by Pius II.
		In 1773 Clement XIV added to it the Diocese of Pienza.
		Among the famous abbeys of the diocese was that of Ammiato, which was built by Rachis, King of the Lombards, and afterwards rose to great power and influence.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/03690b.htm (306 words)

	Pienza Italy Photos
		Long before we came to Pienza, it had started to rain.
		The main piazza of Pienza, in the early evening hours.
		Montepulciano is just a few kilometers away from Pienza and very well worth a visit.
	www.zanzig.com /travel/3weeks/pienza.htm (190 words)

	Pienza Hotels: Hotel Accommodation in Siena Italy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Il Girasole BandB is situated on a hill, along the road to Pienza, few meters from the Tempio di San Biagio and the cross-roads for Chianciano Terme.
		The Grand Hotel Excelsior is endowed with 75 rooms, 9 suites and great areas for congresses.The Hotel, completely renowed, offers to its customers all the modern comforts.The Hotel is located in Chianciano Terme which can be defined asa spa resort with mineral water enriched with healing elements, situated approximately 550...
		The Hotel is located very closed to 'Acquasanta', (the most important SPA building for liver terapy), and close to the heart of the town, and shopping areas.
	www.travel-europe-direct.co.uk /Italy/Siena/Pienza/index.cfm (872 words)

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	Farmhouse in Tuscany Val d'Orcia,Farm Holidays in Tuscany,Vacation Rental accommodation
		Spend your farm holiday away from the crowds of the main cities on our traditional Tuscany farmhouse and surround yourself with green rolling hills and olive trees.
		You will still be close enough to the cities to visit museums and monuments in Monticchiello, Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino, but you'll also discover the tranquility and beauty of rural Tuscany, the antique traditions of Val d'Orcia.
		Nestled between the historic Tuscan villages of Pienza and Montepulciano, The Villa looks out over the Val d'Orcia and Mount Amiata; the view of the rolling hillside is unique and varies constantly with the passing of sunlight and the changing of the seasons.
	www.lemacchie.it (465 words)

	Vacations In Pienza
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	Historic Centre of the City of Pienza - UNESCO World Heritage Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located.
		This new vision of urban space was realized in the superb square known as Piazza Pio II and the buildings around it: the Piccolomini Palace, the Borgia Palace and the cathedral with its pure Renaissance exterior and an interior in the late Gothic style of south German churches.
		The application of this principle in Pienza, and in particular in the group of buildings around the central square, resulted in a masterpiece of human creative genius.
	whc.unesco.org /en/list/789 (171 words)

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