Val  d'Orcia

The Val d'Orcia is a picturesque valley region, situated in the Province of Siena. Its rolling hills studded with cypress trees provide the most iconic images of Tuscany.

Since 2004 the Val d'Orcia has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site, marked out for its distinctive aesthetics. The valley is particularly beautiful around the hill town of Pienza. 
​​Category: Mountain & Valley Regions of Tuscany

Administrative area: Siena Province

Size: 611 km²

UNESCO inscription: 2004

Highlights: Pienza, Bagno Vignoni, San Quirico d'Orcia, Radicofani

Recommended accommodation: Piccolo Hotel La Valle (Pienza)
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