Pienza

Tips for visiting Pienza

• Pope Pius II, born here, had the town rebuilt as an ideal Renaissance town, and its centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Pienza is known for its pecorino cheese, sold in shops all along the main street.
• The walk along the town walls has views over the Val d'Orcia.
• Montepulciano is a short drive away.

Dates, prices and rules change, so check official sites before you travel.

Getting to Pienza by train

A car is the practical way, and an electric car works too (see EV charging below). There is no train station. There is no railway to Pienza. Reach it by bus or car from Chiusi, Montepulciano or Siena.

Check times and book on Trenitalia Also Italo (high-speed routes)

Trenitalia is Italy's main train operator and runs regional, intercity and high-speed (Frecciarossa) trains. Italo is a second operator on the main high-speed lines. We do not show live timetables. Times and fares change, so check before you travel.

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