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Pienza, Italy
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Pienza is a small town in Tuscany, Italy with a population of 1,249. Elevation: 1,611 ft (491 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Pienza
Pienza is a town and comune in the province of Siena, Tuscany, in the historical region of Val d'Orcia. Situated between the towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, it is considered the "touchstone of Renaissance urbanism".
People
Economy
CClimate
| Population | 1,249 |
| Population Density | 59 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0787°, 11.6767° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Tuscany |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.4 inches (671 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,883 |
About Pienza
Pienza is a small town in Italy (Tuscany) with a population of 1,249. The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet (491 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Pienza vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,883 |
| 66% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.5% |
| 192% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 94 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (54.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0787°N, 11.6767°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 94 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 120 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 57 km |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in |
Pienza has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.1").
Radio Stations near Pienza
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna Radio Esse | local programming, siena | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Siena | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| Radio Sieve | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Pienza
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antichi Mestieri in Toscana | ||||
| Antiquarium di Farneta | ||||
| Casa Museo di Monticello Amiata | ||||
| Centro di Documentazione Permanente sui Beni Culturali del Territorio | ||||
| Chiesa-Museo della Fraternita di Santa Maria | ||||
| Giardino d'Arte Arte A Parte | ||||
| Il Giardino di Daniel Spoerri | ||||
| LARTH: Le stanze degli Etruschi | ||||
| Le macchine del Vino | ||||
| Museo Archeologico e della Città di Pienza | ||||
| Museo Cassioli. Pittura Senese dell'Ottocento | ||||
| Museo Civico Archeologico delle Acque di Chianciano Terme | ||||
| Museo Civico Archeologico di Sarteano | ||||
| Museo Civico e Diocesano d'Arte Sacra e Raccolta Archeologica | ||||
| Museo Civico e Pinacotaca Crociani | ||||
| Museo Civico Per La Preistoria del Monte Cetona | ||||
| Museo Comunale di Lucignano | ||||
| Museo d'Arte di Chianciano Terme | ||||
| Museo d'Arte Sacra della Confraternita della Santissima Trinità e di San Bernardino | ||||
| Museo d'Arte Sacra della Val d'Arbia | ||||
| Museo d'Arte Sacra Don Roberto Corvini | ||||
| Museo del Brunello | ||||
| Museo del Cassero | ||||
| Museo del Palazzo Piccolomini | ||||
| Museo del Tartufo e Centro di Documentazione | ||||
| Museo dell'Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore | ||||
| Museo dell'Antica Grancia e dell'Olio | ||||
| Museo della Civiltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo della Collegiata di Chianciano | ||||
| Museo della Terracotta | ||||
| Museo della Tortura | ||||
| Museo della Vite e del Vino di Montenero d'Orcia | ||||
| Museo delle Miniere di Mercurio del Monte Amiata | ||||
| Museo di Cultura ed Arte orientale | ||||
| Museo di Palazzo Corboli | ||||
| Museo Diocesano di Pienza | ||||
| Museo Etnografico della Mezzadria Senese | ||||
| Museo Minerario | ||||
| Oratorio della Misericordia e Mostra Religiosa della Carità | ||||
| Parco Museo Minerario di Abbadia San Salvatore | ||||
| Presepi dal Mondo | ||||
| Raccolta Archeologica Collezione Pallavicini | ||||
| Raccolta d'Arte di Palazzo Nerucci | ||||
| Sala d'Arte di San Giovanni | ||||
| Sezione Espositiva del Centro Studi David Lazzaretti | ||||
| Tepotratos - Scene del Teatro Popolare Tradizionale Toscano | ||||
| Torre di Marciano | ||||
| Tunnel Sotterraneo e Vertical Farm |
Libraries in Pienza
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivio ANPI (Resistenza in Valdichiana) | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Angelo Ferrazzani | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale archivio storico Piero Calamandrei | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale di Montalcino | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale di Sinalunga | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Ernesto Balducci | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Foiano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Luigi Santucci | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Popolare | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Popolare | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale San Giovanni d'Asso - Montalcino | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Cantiere internazionale d'arte | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Centro Lorenzo Mori | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di Merigar - Zikhang | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca diocesana Emilio Giorgi | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Culture Agricole Ildebrando Imberciadori | 0.0 | |||||
| Giunti al Punto Librerie | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pienza
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dpiù | |||||
| Forno Jolly | |||||
| Mercato Settimanale di Montepulciano |
Hotels in Pienza
14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pienza
27 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pienza
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Pienza
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Pienza
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pienza
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pienza
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Pienza
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birrificio L'Olmaia | ||||
| Taproom Brasseria della Fonte | ||||
| White Hill Beer |
Stadiums & Teams in Pienza
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pienza
42 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Florence Airport, Peretola | FLR | Large Airport |
| Grosseto Corrado Baccarini Air Base / Grosseto Airport | GRS | Medium Airport |
| Siena-Ampugnano Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Viterbo Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Alfina Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arezzo Molin Blanco Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Alisoriano | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Santa Bruna | — | Small Airport |
| Aviovitombola Ultralight Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Borgo Castelvecchio Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Bonsciano | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Chiusi Scalo | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Montalto di Castro | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Pietralunga | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Poggio Primavera | — | Small Airport |
| Chiusdino Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ciannocio Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Costa d'Argento Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Empoli Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Buttero Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Francesco Cantelmo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grillo Casa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Il Borro Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Filanda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mensanello Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Molinella Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montecchio Podere Santa Apollonia Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montemelino Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Panicarola Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pantalla Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Peter Pan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| San Sepolcro Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sant'Illuminato Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Maria Rossa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| SCUV Aero Club Valdarno Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Selva Negra Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Serristori Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Terra del Sole Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Titta Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Trasimeno Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tuscania Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Valdichiana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pienza
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste Italiane |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Pienza
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Centre of the City of Pienza | Cultural | 1996 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pienza
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cattedrale dell'Assunta | |
| Chiesa della Misericordia | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco | |
| Chiesa di San Rocco | |
| Chiesa Santa Caterina | |
| Pieve dei Santi Leonardo e Cristoforo | |
| Pieve di Corsignano | |
| Pieve di Santa Maria dello Spino |
Quick Facts
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Pienza
Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Pienza
What is the population of Pienza?
Pienza has a population of 1,249 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 21.2 square miles.
Is Pienza expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,883, 66% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Pienza?
Pienza has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches.
How is the job market in Pienza?
The job market in Pienza faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 94 business establishments in the area.