Pienza – the model of the Renaissance town in the heart of Tuscany, Italy Updated: May 20, 2020 | By Claire | More Pienza is a lovely town, whose small chamber center had been almost totally rebuilt by Pope Pius II. in 15th century. In 1405 in Corsignanu, as Pienza was called at that time, […]
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Siena – medieval traditions in the heart of Tuscany | Italy Updated: May 20, 2020 | By Claire | More Siena is the best preserved medieval city in Italy, surrounded with the ancient walls. It is located in the heart of Tuscany and has 55k inhabitants. It is said that the people of Siena speak […]
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