Monuments

Pienza and its monuments: a Renaissance masterpiece still intact

From churches to historic buildings and squares, each monument here bears the mark of a unique project that has survived almost intact since the 15th century.

Discover the symbols of Pienza, for a first-hand experience of its history and timeless beauty.

Marino Cappelli and Mario Mencattelli memorial stones – Monticchiello

The Cappelli and Mencattelli memorial stones are located in the Monticchiello territory and are important symbols in honour of the Resistance Movement, linked to the Battle of Monticchiello on 6 April 1944, commemorated every year with civilian demonstrations in the village.

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The Monument of Collo Sodo

The structure of the monument itself is very simple, as it is made of masonry and bricks. It was inaugurated in 1975 on the thirtieth anniversary of Italy’s Liberation from war and from the Nazi-Fascist siege.

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