Pienza is known as the is the 'touchstone of Renaissance urbanism'. It is a magnificent town with streets full of beautiful flowers and lovely shops. It is clean to a fault, with every little thing maintained to absolute perfection.

Pienza has been nominated and confirmed as a 'World Heritage Site' by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO ), which lists it as offering 'outstanding cultural or natural importance to the common heritage of humanity'.

Pienza is without question worth a visit, especially if you will be visiting the wineries in nearby Montepulciano and Montalcino.

Video Tour of Pienza, Tuscany