Parish Church of Corsignano 3

A Little History: Pienza

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April 30th 2016
A Little History, Pienza, Tuscany and the Val D’Orcia So, we have told you a little about gelato and friends, shopping and cappuccinos. We’ve talked about walks and weather but today… a little history. The building we live in was built in the 13th century. The walls are very thick and made of stone. All of Pienza is made of this beautiful old stone. But…did you know that Pienza ... read more

Europe » Italy » Tuscany » Pienza

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more