Photos of Historic Centre of the City of Pienza

Pienza is a town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, central Italy. It is an ideal town in the early Renaissance period. It was founded by Pope Pius II. This is the summer residence of the Pope in Rome. The town's street plan was developed in a Renaissance style, but also taking into account the structure of the previous city. The main square of the town is PiazzaPioII, which contains the main buildings of the 15th century, such as the church (built in 1459-1462), the Piccolomini Palace, the Bishop's Palace, and the town hall with a zigzag tower (built in 1462). year).