Скачать или смотреть The Pope's Dream: How a Tuscan Village Became Pienza

What happens when a pope tries to redesign an entire town as the perfect Renaissance city? Why is Pienza still considered a model of harmony and humanist ideals?

This video explores the timeless beauty of Pienza, a Tuscan hilltop town transformed in the 15th century by Pope Pius II. Designed as the first true Renaissance "ideal city," Pienza became a blueprint for urban planning across Europe. Discover:

The medieval origins of the village once known as Corsignano
The vision of Pope Pius II and his dream of a humanist utopia
The architectural genius of Bernardo Rossellino
The symmetry, geometry, and symbolism built into the town's layout
The legacy of Pienza as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

From philosophy to stone, this is the story of how one man’s vision reshaped a village into a masterpiece of Renaissance thought.

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