6. Pienza
Located in Val D’Orcia, Tuscany’s most incredible spot, this Italian town is also known as the “ideal city of the Renaissance.”
Renamed and redesigned by Pope Pius II sometime in the late 15th century, it’s filled to the brim with architectural masterpieces, including Palazzo Piccolomini, designed by Florentine architect and sculptor Bernardo Rossellino, located in the stunning Piazza Pio II.
Set on a landscape of beautiful green rolling hills, this UNESCO World Heritage site is also famous because it features a string of streets with romantic names like Love and Kiss Street. We think you would love exploring the entire area.
But be sure to also check out a local restaurant named La Buca delle Fate. It offers a standard Tuscan menu, including picci pasta, which is not to be missed.
