(B&B) Il Giglio

Pienza is a tiny village in southern Tuscany in the beautiful valley called Val d`Orcia, Located at an hour car drive from the city of Siena. The central Piazza Pio II is framed by 15th-century buildings like the Pienza Cathedral and Piccolomini Palace. Flemish tapestries and the pope`s embroidered cape are on display at the Diocesan Museum. West is the Pieve di Corsignano, a Romanesque church with a circular bell tower just at a 10 minute walk. Pienza is also the city of cacio, which means cheese and is famous for it. Pienza makes a great central base if you`re planning on exploring the Val d`Orcia for a few days. Just a few miles to the west you have Montalcino and San Quirico d`Orcia, while to the east you have Montepulciano. Guest won`t have any problems were to eat at Pienza city center.