The TEPOTRATOS Museum of Monticchiello
TEPOTRATOS: TEatro POpolare TRAdizionale TOScano (Traditional Tuscan Popular Theatre): the hidden meaning behind a seemingly unknown word is revealed.
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Museums
A direct look at the history, art and traditions that have shaped the town over the centuries. Discover the countless stories concealed within Pienza’s museums.
Palazzo Piccolomini in Pienza
Next to the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, stands the majestic Palazzo Piccolomini, the private residence of Pope Pius II.
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Palazzo Borgia Diocesan Museum
The Episcopal Palace of Pienza is a key architectural element in the Renaissance urban complex conceived by Pope Pius II; it stands to the left of the Cathedral and was intended for Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia, the future Pope Alexander VI.
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