Borgo del Papa

It was a Franciscan convent founded in 1600 that was also the summer residence of the Popes. Borgo del Papa is located on the highest hill in the municipality of Castiglione del Lago and it overlookis the Lakes of Chiusi and Trasimeno. The consecrated church, the park and the swimming pool create a place of authentic relaxation. The view sweeps 360 ° over the valleys of the Chiana and Trasimeno up to Mount Amiata and allows you to admire incomparable landscapes and villages perched on the surrounding hills. Borgo del Papa is the ideal place to stay between an excursion and another, bacause it's in a central position, between Florence and Rome and it's near Cortona, Montepulciano and Città della Pieve.

Borgo del Papa dominates an unspoiled hilly area bordering the lakes between Tuscany and Umbria. In the serene atmosphere of an ancient convent that was once the summer residence of popes, it is now possible to enjoy all the modern comforts, in an environment carefully restored respecting the history of the place and the surrounding landscape. It also offers electric vehicle charging station.

The vast complex includes:

-TheAntico Convento, central building of the Borgo, with six double rooms each with independent bathroom. Large common areas; fully equipped kitchen, dining room with fireplace and relaxation area with TV. In this building there are also two rooms dedicated to people with disabilities with their own bathroom and elevator approved for wheelchairs.

-The Old Mill consisting of two spacious double rooms, large equipped kitchen and large living room with fireplace and TV.

-Thesmall church still consecrated and contiguous to the Old Convent, can be booked for the celebration of religious ceremonies.

-The swimming pool surrounded by greenery with a splendid view of the surrounding hills stretching as far as Mounts Cetona and Amiata. An ancient resting place on the route of the medieval Via Romea, traveled by pilgrims from Germany on their way to Rome, it maintains intact a spectacular view that rotates among the most beautiful villages in Italy: Chiusi, Montepulciano, Cortona, Castiglione del Lago, Panicale, and Città della Pieve, which can be reached from the Borgo del Papa by short trips by car, bike or Vespa.

You should get lost in listing the possibilities of excursions and places to visit around us. We are at the centre of the Trasimeno Natural Park, crossed by endless pedestrian and cycling routes, such as the Land Reclamation Trail that goes from Chiusi to Arezzo. We are exactly along the Via Romea Germanica that from Stadt to the north of Germany leads to Rome; ancient Via di Fede and current mystical path like the most famous Via Francigena. Cortona, which is only 30 km from us, is a small jewel of medieval architecture, rich in churches and museums. Montepulciano and Pienza, another medieval town and famous for its noble wine, the first, ideal city of Rossellino built at the behest of Pope Pius II, the second, are just 26 km from us. Chiusi and Città della Pieve, ancient Etruscan lucumonies rich in history can be reached in 15/20 minutes. Lake Trasimeno is immediately reachable, offers excellent restaurants and beaches equipped for swimming as its capital Castiglione del Lago, a municipality of which we are part, at the center of the lake you can visit the three islands that emerge such as Polvese, largest and only inhabited, Maggiore and Minore. Also in Castiglione del Lago, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, there are international events such as "Coloriamo i cieli" (Let's colour the skies) during the days of May 1st, when fans from all over the world arrive to fly their kites in the meadow of the old airport, or the "International Folklore Festival", an international festival aimed at promoting the knowledge of traditions and popular culture of different countries and finally the "tulip festival" (last week of April), dating back to the twinning with Holland, to see the show of Castiglione del Lago entirely adorned with beautiful flowers. In the last week of March takes place the now famous and international ultramarathon "Strasimeno" that with five different lengths of route (10,21,34,42 and 58 km), takes place around the lake attracting athletes from around the world and now fully entered in the circuit of the most important world marathons. Being in Umbria, you can not miss a visit to the mystical Assisi (about an hour and a half away from us), hometown of St. Francis Patron Saint of Italy, which with its basilicas and its magical atmosphere will kidnap you and take you to an otherworldly dimension! There is still much more to say, but we prefer that our guests discover for themselves how much more our Territory so ancient, rich in history and full of charm can offer. We're waiting for you!