Pienza Cathedral is a Roman Catholic co-cathedral located in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Pienza. Commissioned by Pope Pius II and designed by Florentine architect Bernardo Rossellino, it was built between 1459 and 1462 as the centerpiece of Pius II's vision for the ideal Renaissance city. The exterior features a classic, symmetrical travertine Renaissance facade influenced by Leon Battista Alberti. In contrast, the interior embraces a Late Gothic layout.
Unesco: Historic Centre of the City of Pienza
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