Historic Centre – a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Pienza – Historic Centre – a UNESCO World Heritage Site

A small gem standing on top one of the Val d’Orcia hills: the historic centre of Pienza is the Renaissance village commissioned by Pope Pius II, which still retains its original layout, featuring quiet squares, carefully designed perspectives and buildings that engage in a dialogue with the landscape.

Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, the focal point of the historic centre is the beautiful central square dedicated to Pius II, from whom it gets its name. It is surrounded by the town’s iconic buildings, like the cathedral, Palazzo Piccolomini, Palazzo Borgia, the Presbytery, the Town Hall and Palazzo Ammannati.