Villa Asciano is located in the Val d'Orcia countryside, just 5 km from the Medieval village of Trequanda, and only 30 minutes' drive from Pienza, the town of Pius II, famous for the “Pecorino cheese”. The 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 towns 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, Bagno Vignoni and Chianciano. For sports lovers, in the proximity of the villa there are some paths for hiking and mountain biking.