Entrance tickets for Palazzo Piccolomini in Pienza
Get your entrance tickets with an audio-guide and visit the 15th-century Palazzo Piccolomini in Piena.
Enter this historic building also known as the Pontificio and get to know its history. Commissioned by Enea Silvio Piccolomini (who later became Pope Pius II) to Bernardo Rossellino was part of a project to rebuild Pienza as an ideal city.
Discover the origins of this place, first build as a summer residence and is unanimously considered the first example of Renaissance architecture. Enjoy the lovely location, right in the center of Pienza near the Duomo.
Learn more about its architecture, a regular plan around a courtyard with a fountain in the center, in harmony with the local landscape. Reach the back porch for a scenic view of the Val d'Orcia and Mount Amiata. Explore the courtyard which is often the setting of many events and concerts, especially during the summer.
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Why you’ll love this…
- Discover Palazzo Piccolomini in Pienza, the summer residence of Pope Pius II
- See the first Renaissance hanging garden, enclosed by a wall covered in ivy
- Enjoy the perfect harmony between art and nature and the enchanting view of Val d'Orcia
Important to know
- The audio guide is available in English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Japanese
- The entrance ticket included access to Palazzo Piccolomini and Renaissance garden
Cancellation policy
Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.
What’s included
- Entrance tickets to Palazzo Piccolomini and Renaissance garden
- Audio guide in 8 languages (30 minutes)
- Access to temporary exhibitions
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Provider
Opera Duomo Siena
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