Views in Pienza

Squares and Peaks of Pienza

This collection highlights the dual character of Pienza, the 'Ideal City' of the Renaissance. It features the urban squares commissioned by Pope Pius II, including pedestrian areas within the historic core and gateways like Piazza Martiri della Libertà. Complementing these architectural spaces are the surrounding 'poggi' or peaks, such as Poggio Oppio and Poggio San Pietro, which define the rolling clay hills and cypress-lined landscapes of the UNESCO-listed Val d'Orcia.

Squares and Peaks of Pienza — Map

A

Spanish Square

A pedestrian square located near the northern edge of the historic town walls.

B

Piazza Martiri della Libertà

A public square situated outside the Porta al Prato, serving as a primary entry point to the pedestrianized historic center.

C

Piazza Galletti

A small urban square within the historic core featuring traditional stone paving.

D

Atrium

A secluded garden space located within the Renaissance town layout.

E

Piazza Dante Alighieri

An open square at the western entrance of the town used for local gatherings and markets.

F

Poggio Meriggi

A 465-meter peak located south of Pienza in the central Val d'Orcia.

G

Poggio Piano

A prominent hill providing a vantage point over the agricultural landscapes surrounding the town.

H

Poggio Oppio

A scenic peak situated along the ridgeline between Pienza and San Quirico d'Orcia.

I

Poggio Castellaccio

A northern peak overlooking the rolling clay hills toward the Crete Senesi.

J

Poggio San Pietro

A hill located near the Pieve di Corsignano, offering views of the town's southern fortifications.

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