PIENZA
ITALY
I would say Pienza is the definition of a beautiful Italian little town. Pienza offers all the beautiful things that comes to your head when thinking about an Italian town.
Locals look after the town and they make it really cute and colourful
Locals look after the town and they make it really cute and colourful
A cute cafe
A cute cafe
Local wine, homemade mortadella, little alleys, small courtyards and tiny squares surrounded by cute balconies - if you think of Juliet's balcony in Romeo & Juliet then yes this is exactly what I mean- and many colourful flower pots placed at any possible location; next to windows, doors, stairs, tables, chairs or even at the corner of each street.
Streets without cars
Streets without cars
It is one of the most beautiful towns in Tuscany and a great place to visit while on your Tuscan adventure - no wonder it represents one of the first urban planning projects!
Piccolomini Caffe. The cutest place to enjoy some food and wine.
Piccolomini Caffe. The cutest place to enjoy some food and wine.
Puntarelle alla romana
Puntarelle alla romana
Piccolomini Caffe
Piccolomini Caffe
No cars allowed so it is an ideal destination for those who love wandering around and finishing their walk with a glass of wine and some local delicacies for lunch.
Even doors are cute
Even doors are cute
Go for mortadella degustation at Piccolomini Caffe and accompany it with their own house white wine.
Colourful entrances
Colourful entrances
Don't leave without trying puntarelle alla romana. It might not be a Tuscan regional dish but it is definitely one of the best I have tried.
Colourful pots and flowers
Colourful pots and flowers
What can make your Italian lunch even more Italian is the right view! Make sure you have a table at the backyard that overlooks a tiny square and offers some calmness and privacy - it will be just you and two or three tables...almost like dining at your own backyard!
Narrow streets
Narrow streets
Continue your little exploration and take a walk around the town. Streets and squares are beautiful and very picturesque. Don’t forget to stop at Piazza Pio II. It is a renaissance square and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is said that the square is made in such a way that there is a balance between civil and religious power. Just a few steps away from Piazza Pio II, there is a smaller but definitely super cute square, Piazza di Spagna, where you can enjoy an Italian drink.
The view from Pienza
The view from Pienza
After enjoying your afternoon walk at Pienza head to your next Tuscan destination as there are plenty of little places to discover - after all Pienza is not very famous for its lively nightlife.
Beautiful doors
Beautiful doors
Locals are enjoying the view while hanging their clothes
Locals are enjoying the view while hanging their clothes
Locals decorate the streets with beautiful flowers themselves
Locals decorate the streets with beautiful flowers themselves
Piazza di Spagna
Piazza di Spagna
Clothing shop
Clothing shop
Streets with a view
Streets with a view
Cars are not allowed
Cars are not allowed
Beautiful doors
Beautiful doors