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Pope Pius II and his ideal City
In 1405 Enea Silvio was born of the noble Piccolomini family in the medieval fortified village of Corsignano. His family, which had long played an active political and economic role in Siena, had been forced to take exile in Val d'Orcia in the mid-1300s.
Young Enea soon proved to be bright, curious and an avid traveller. He quickly cund his way into the humanistical circles in numerous Italian cities, including Siena, Florence, Padua, Ferrara and Milan. He then explored Europe's foremost intellectuals: the Council of Basel, the Imperial court and the Roman court. A true Renaissance mar he became an expect in classical and legal matters, studied literature, wrole poetry, was a respected diplomat and an exquisite speaker. At forty, having already enjoyed an intense and exciting life, he undertook a brilliant ecclesiastical career and was soon appointed bishop of Trieste, then of Siena, then Cardinal, and finally pope in 1458, when he assumed the name Pius II. The new pope was an adamant admirer of natural beauty and vestiges of antiquity.
The humanistic ideal of reviving classical culture and creating a new harmony between nature and history seemed within reach. Pius II always remained enamoured of his childhood home, of the wide-open spaces in Val d'Orcia and Monte Amiata, which he rendered so poetically in his "Commentarii". He decide that Corsignano should serve as a loboratory where the ideal city might become a reality. Thus, thanks to "the fondeness" in his heart and his dream of perfection" (as described by the Italian poet Giovanni Pascoli) Pienza was born as Pope Pius' ideal city. It was the outcome of the Pope's dream, Leon Battista Alberti's theories and the plan drawn up by Rossellino during just over three years, from 1459 to 1462
To reach us:
By Train: Chiusi railway station
By Car: From North A1 Motorway Valdichiana exit; from South A1 Motorway Chiusi Chianciano Terme exit
By Plane: "Amerigo Vespucci" Airport - Florence
Once in Pienza:
All guests who has a reservation in our Hotel are allowed to enter the historical centre (Corso il Rossellino 26, Pienza) by car to the Hotel only to load and/or unload the luggage.
The Hotel does not have any parking places, however the Hotel receptionist will be happy to show a detailed map of Pienza and all the free parking areas. These are placed outside of the historical centre still within walking distance from/to the Hotel.
Alternatively, Hotel can arrange a valet parking. We suggest to book this option in advance.
In 1405 Enea Silvio was born of the noble Piccolomini family in the medieval fortified village of Corsignano. His family, which had long played an active political and economic role in Siena, had been forced to take exile in Val d'Orcia in the mid-1300s.
Young Enea soon proved to be bright, curious and an avid traveller. He quickly cund his way into the humanistical circles in numerous Italian cities, including Siena, Florence, Padua, Ferrara and Milan. He then explored Europe's foremost intellectuals: the Council of Basel, the Imperial court and the Roman court. A true Renaissance mar he became an expect in classical and legal matters, studied literature, wrole poetry, was a respected diplomat and an exquisite speaker. At forty, having already enjoyed an intense and exciting life, he undertook a brilliant ecclesiastical career and was soon appointed bishop of Trieste, then of Siena, then Cardinal, and finally pope in 1458, when he assumed the name Pius II. The new pope was an adamant admirer of natural beauty and vestiges of antiquity.
The humanistic ideal of reviving classical culture and creating a new harmony between nature and history seemed within reach. Pius II always remained enamoured of his childhood home, of the wide-open spaces in Val d'Orcia and Monte Amiata, which he rendered so poetically in his "Commentarii". He decide that Corsignano should serve as a loboratory where the ideal city might become a reality. Thus, thanks to "the fondeness" in his heart and his dream of perfection" (as described by the Italian poet Giovanni Pascoli) Pienza was born as Pope Pius' ideal city. It was the outcome of the Pope's dream, Leon Battista Alberti's theories and the plan drawn up by Rossellino during just over three years, from 1459 to 1462
To reach us:
By Train: Chiusi railway station
By Car: From North A1 Motorway Valdichiana exit; from South A1 Motorway Chiusi Chianciano Terme exit
By Plane: "Amerigo Vespucci" Airport - Florence
Once in Pienza:
All guests who has a reservation in our Hotel are allowed to enter the historical centre (Corso il Rossellino 26, Pienza) by car to the Hotel only to load and/or unload the luggage.
The Hotel does not have any parking places, however the Hotel receptionist will be happy to show a detailed map of Pienza and all the free parking areas. These are placed outside of the historical centre still within walking distance from/to the Hotel.
Alternatively, Hotel can arrange a valet parking. We suggest to book this option in advance.
Relais Chiostro di Pienza is situated in the heart of Pienza, a Renaissance city planned by Rossellino - following the will of Pope Pio II,
Enea Silvio Piccolimini. This ancient convent of the fifteenth century overviewing the Orcia Valley offers functional and confortable rooms,
thanks to its particular structure. The hotel guaranties comfort and enjoyment.
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