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About The Experience

Overlooking the facade of San Gaetano church on the Piazza Antinori, this is one of our most elegant rental apartments in Florence. With a wonderfully central location and helpful staff, your time in Florence will be inspired, whether you're inside your Florence holiday accommodation or out exploring the city of romance and art.

Location Description

This short term apartment in Florence for rent with an elevator is located in an elegant palazzo on the Piazza Antinori. The palazzo dates back to the 14th Century, a time when the city was just beginning to expand beyond the Roman central nucleus. At that time, Via Tornabuoni and Piazza Antinori were side streets leading towards the Florence city limits. It was only in the mid-15th Century that the location around this apartment rental in Florence became the address for wealthy Florentines who bought and refurbished palaces to turn them into stately homes.

Nearby Attractions: The area around the Basilica di Santa Maria dei Fiore, commonly referred to as The “Duomo,” is considered the historic center of the city. From here it is possible to walk north to the San Lorenzo Church, the San Lorenzo outdoor market (where you can find all manner of clothing, shoes and bags,) as well as the not-to-be-missed Mercado Centrale, with its mouthwatering displays of food items. West and north is the train station and the Santa Maris Novella Church. While in this area, it is worthwhile to visit the Officina di Santa Maria Novella… the potpourri perfume will guide you. To the south are the Piazza della Signoria, the political center of Renaissance, the Uffizi Gallery, the Orsanmichele Church, the Casa di Dante, the Badia Fiorentina, and the Ponte Vecchio. Along the way are shops galore! One very interesting place is visit that is southwest of the Duomo, is the Palazzo Davanzati, a beautiful home with period furnishings, originally built in the 14th century. After years of renovation, it is finally open!

Pisa: 98 km/61 mi
Siena: 70.4 km/44 mi
Ponte Vecchio: Within walking distance
Duomo: Within walking distance
Piazza Santa Maria Novella: Within walking distance

Exterior Description

Throughout the centuries the palazzo was remodeled extensively, acquiring its present form in the mid-18th century. In the shops nearby one can find a baker, butcher, green grocer, coffee and pastry shops, hairdresser, dry cleaner, and a plethora of excellent restaurants.

Interior Description

(175 m2/1883 ft2)

Second Floor (with elevator): Stepping into the spacious apartment from the elegant entrance hall, there is a table for dining. To the right is a large living room with views overlooking the facade of the church of San Gaetano. At night the church is beautifully floodlit and the white marble Medici crest, visible directly opposite the living room, is highly visible. The cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto’s bell-tower stand just beyond, creating a spectacular view of beautiful architecture. The living room walls are painted in a soft yellow and the furniture is a striking mixture of contemporary and period pieces combined to create a sense of comfort, warmth and style. Two large sofas covered by a fabric of crimson flowers and green foliage are designed to compliment the art deco panel, part of the collection of antiques. Venetian velvet cushions in tones of rust, gold and pewter grey, add coziness’ to the room. There is a large plasma screen satellite TV, Sky TV device, DVD and CD player for guest entertainment. The kitchen/dining room uses a mixture of contemporary and antique amenities to give a sense of clean, essential and practical elegance. Located two steps above the dining area with a table for eight, the kitchen has modern fixtures and is fully-equipped with an oven, cook-top, American coffee maker, toaster, microwave and dishwasher. Philip Stark chairs and modern furniture contrast with the frescoed ceiling and antique dining table. A small door opposite the kitchen leads into the guest bathroom which a sink and WC, washing machine and clothes dryer. This apartment has two bedrooms. Located adjacent to the kitchen is a bedroom with a queen-size (160 cm) bed and an ensuite bathroom with a sink, bidet, WC, shower and bathtub with a handheld shower head. Decorated in tones of pale yellow and green, this bedroom has views overlooking the terracotta tiled roofs and the Duomo. A large walk-in closet provides space for clothing, shoes and luggage. The spacious second bedroom is located off of the living room and features a queen-size (160 cm) bed and an ensuite bathroom with a sink, bidet, WC and bathtub with a handheld shower head. This bedroom decorated in soft tones of pale green and cream, has views overlooking San Gaetano Church. Two large wardrobes provide ample clothing space.

Features Description

Please Note:

• This apartment is not suitable for students.
• For stays longer than one week, utliities are charged according to consumption.

Features and Amenities

In City Elevator (in Building) CD player DVD player TV - English Channels Available Internet - Wireless Telephone - Incoming & Outgoing

American Coffee Maker Clothes Dryer Dishwasher Hair Dryer Microwave Oven Toaster Washing Machine Air Conditioning - Whole House Heating - Whole House Safe Doorman

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Sun 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
• Mon 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
• Tue 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
• Wed 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
• Thu 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
• Fri 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
• Sat 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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