Villa Podere del Papa is immersed in the heart of Val d'Orcia, and is only 14 km from Pienza, the town of Pius II, famous for the “Pecorino cheese”. In detail, the villa is located within the Lucciola Bella Nature Reserve, a protected natural area nestled in the magnificent landscape of Crete Senesi. Val D'Orcia is considered to be the most beautiful countryside in the world: in 2004 it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the first rural territory to be awarded this recognition. Rolling hills with rows of cypresses, castles, abbeys, estates, medieval towns. The fields of cereals dominate the landscape, alternating with meadows, age-old olive trees and vines. Besides Pienza, other famous villages of the Val d'Orcia are Castiglione d'Orcia, Montalcino, and Montepulciano. For those searching for a relaxing vacation, in the province of Siena there are many spas, like Montepulciano, Bagni San Filippo, Bagno Vignoni, and Chianciano. Main distances: Pienza (14 km), Montepulciano (16 km), Cortona (48 km), Siena (61 km), Arezzo (82 km), Florence (141 km), Pisa (220 km). Please note that the distances mentioned above are approximate, and are referred as the crow flies from the property.