Discover Pienza, its natural beauty, and architectureWhere?Pienza is a small town located in the province of Siena, in the region of Tuscany, Italy. It is situated in the Val d’Orcia, a picturesque valley known for its rolling hills, vineyards, and charming medieval towns. Pienza is approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) southeast of Siena and about 100 kilometers (62 miles) south of Florence.What is Pienza known for?The town is renowned for its well-preserved Renaissance architecture and is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also famous for its pecorino cheese, which is produced locally.Pecorino is a type of cheese made from sheep’s milk. The town and its surrounding area are…
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Lucca, One Of The Best Weekend Breaks
Lucca is famous for its intact Renaissance-era city walls. Lucca with its cobblestone streets, situated on the River Serchio, was a very pleasant one-day excursion nestled in Tuscany, Central Italy. The great opera composer Giacomo Puccini was born (1858) in this city with its broad, tree-lined pathways. You may want to visit the Casa di Puccini museum. Other legendary names born here are Pope Lucius III and Leo Nomenelli (professional wrestler).The city is also rich in history with Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi, announced by her brother Napolean, as the “Queen of Etruria” in 1805. Saint Martin Cathedral in Lucca (meaning “illuminated glade”), ItalyHow many days…There was more to see than I expected. So,…
