Property Description
Spacious one bedroom apartment of 50 sq.mt (538 sqft)located on the third, and last, floor of an 18th Century building (with no elevator) in the historical San Frediano neighbourhood, along the ancient city walls. Recently renovated in the beginning of 2005 , the apartment shows great attention to detail, a particular use of fine materials and fixtures (such as its prestigious parquet flooring), and an excellent utilization of natural light. In addition, the decor and furnishings are clean and simple, a refined taste in pure Italian tradition. The entrance opens directly into the large living room, a bright and sunny space where the honey parquet flooring contrasts with the white washed walls.The living room offers a comfortable convertible couch, which opens into a double bed, a stone fire place, adding atmosphere to the room, and a dining corner with a lovely table for 6 in authentic white Carrara marble. The kitchen is separate albeit small, and fully equipped with all modern necessities.You can find the Washing machine, the Toaster,the Refrigerator, and many other things The bedroom is bright and sunny, spacious, and welcoming, and offers a large master bed (to be separated into two singles upon request), a generous closet, an armchair and a set of shelves. The bathroom, with a glass stall shower, has a chic and essential design to it, with very modern sanitaries in stark contrast with its stone grey walls. Hints and Tips The neighbourhood itself is known as the San Frediano area, a lively neighbourhood offering plenty of places and dives of all sorts, from the little trattoria to the wine bar to the trendy, ethnic restaurant. A must see for all visitors is the Boboli Gardnes and Pitti palace, very close by, with its lovely museums and exhibits. Another experience not to miss is the walk along the ancient city walls, a guided tour which offers an exceptional view of the rooftops and gardens of the historical Oltrarno neighbourhood (Oltrarno meaning Oltre-Arno: across the Arno!)..
Accomodation information
General
Property: Apartments | Sq metres: 50 | |
Rooms and bathrooms
Bedrooms: 1 | Double beds: 2 | Bathrooms: 1 |
General Information
General
Air conditioning | Heating | Fan |
Entertainment
Kitchen
Oven | Grill | Freezer |
Toaster | Café tier | |
Laundry
Bedding | Towels | Iron |
Hairdryer | | |
Location Description
At the foothills of the Apennines and divided by the Arno River, the Tuscan capital is the wonder of the Renaissance; a place where you can find the fingerprints of prominent figures such as Dante or Michael Angelo. There are thousands of works which inspired the mind and stimulated the development of humankind towards the end of the Middle Ages. Visiting Florence is something indispensable for the art aficionado, for here you will find some of the most imaginative creations of all time. The Palazzo Vecchio is the most important civil building in Florence. The construction was planned by Arnolfo di Cambio and began in the year 1299. Initially it was the headquarters for the “Priors of the Art and of the Signoria. It was temporarily a house of the Granducale family under Cosimo I of Medici, and later the headquarters of the government and the official residence of the domineering family were divided”. The Galleria degli Uffizi shelters a magnificent collection of Italian paintings, placing it among the world’s top museums. The Palazzo Pitti is one of Florence’s most famous museums; it holds Michael Ángelo’s famous sculpture "David". The Cathedral, dedicated to Santa Maria do Fiore, is characteristic of Italian Gothic architecture. The current building was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, one of the biggest architects/sculptors of his era. The Dome, planned by Filippo Brunelleschi, has an internal diameter of 41,50m and is the major element of the Florentine horizon; the symbol of great cultural tradition and civic knowledge. Campanile di Giotto was projected by the famous painter and architect for whom it takes its name. At the time of his death in 1337, only the lowest part was completed. Andrea Pisano and Francesco Talenti continued his work, while Talenti finished the structure, repeating the decoration of the marble mitigated by the windows. St Lorenzo’s Basilica, the oldest church of the city, was created by San Ambrosio in 393. The building we see today was designed and constructed by Brunelleschi in 1423.
