In the beautiful town of Pienza and in the nearby Val d'Orcia, tourists will see from 1 to 10 May 2015 many flowers that decorate many places in the area.
Pienza was founded as the ideal city of the Italian Renaissance and therefore its palaces and churches are really interesting. For the construction of the main buildings in this city, the architect Bernardo Rossellino (1409-1464) worked for some years. The idea of building cities according to criteria Renaissance pervaded many artists but practical achievements were few.
Enea Silvio Piccolomini, later Pope Pius II, was the mastermind in the construction of Pienza
fresco in Siena by Pinturicchio -photo wikipedia
the center of Pienza
a girl admires the flowers of Pienza at the event last year
photo studio Esseci
Piazza Pio II -photo studio Esseci
courtyard Palazzo Piccolomini-photo studio Esseci
In Pienza are several places to visit and you can also see some interesting works of art.
At the event of May 2015 the organizers will exhibit also a nice little known painting that was created by the artist Nicolas van Houbraken (1668-1723).
Nearby, tourists can also visit: the Leonini Horti in San Quirico d'Orcia, the park Palace Massaini etc.
garden Villa Fiori in Chianciano Terme-photo studio Esseci
On other occasions, nature lovers can make a path with an old train called "Terre di Siena, treno natura"
to know some about this old train, read on the
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It should not be forgotten that these lands were involved ancient Via Francigena. In San Quirico d'Orcia, Pienza and Montalcino there are some very interesting old churches. In the area of Siena there are also special hills, called "Crete Senesi" (Sienese clays). Finally are notable the landscapes of Mount Amiata and the "Abbadia San Salvatore".
There are many reasons for a trip to this area. And the cuisine has its importance.
Abbey Sant Antimo in the beautiful nature of the Tuscan hills
Abbadia San Salvatore (abbey in the area of Monte Amiata)
photo Kweedado2/wiki
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