TUCKED away in the Tuscan countryside is a tiny town called Pienza – and it is about to get a lot more famous.
The small town was the used to film Netflix movie You, Me and Tuscany.
It features in the scene where Anna (Halle Bailey) first meets Michael (Regé-Jean Page).
Anna accuses him of stealing the sandwich which she travelled more than 4,000 miles to eat – and it was filmed outside a shop in Pienza dressed to look like a deli.
It’s apt that a romantic comedy was filmed in Pienza as the town is known for having love-themed street names.
A few are Via dell’Amore which translates into ‘love street’ and Via del Bacio which is ‘kiss street’.
Pienza sits within the Val d’Orcia valley which is known for its rolling green fields and has been described as “a charming little town” by visitors.
One of the most impressive buildings within the town is Piccolomini Palace which was built in 1459.
The impressive Renaissance building has a beautiful garden with views of Val d’Orcia, later becoming a summer residence for Pope Pius II.
Now, most of the property is open to visitors as it is mostly a museum.
When it comes to food, the town has plenty to offer and is known for having high quality cured meats and fresh truffles.
The town is particularly famous for Cacio di Pienza, or Pecorino cheese – usually grated over pasta or eaten on a cheese board.
To celebrate its cheese, the town even holds a festival dedicated to it on the first Sunday in September that includes a cheese-rolling competition.
For those who want to stay in Pienza, you’ll mainly find holiday rentals over hotels.
One that is popular is Casa Olivieri, with the one-bedroom apartment starting from £90.
The closest airport that has direct UK flights is in Florence – from there it’s a one hour and 40-minute drive.