Florence holiday apartment to let, Central Florence with walking, log fire, internet access, TV, DVD

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Unique apartment in the heart of the historical centre of Florence.
Our apartment is a chic and comfortable (80 sq mts) accommodation on the fourth floor of a beautiful historic florentine building dating back to the 1800’s.
Staying here you’ll enjoy a superb view all over Florence(see the pictures taken from our windows!)
Well equipped,comfortable, bright and sunny the apartment is made up of a double bedroom, the large living room with a double bed /sofa in front of a perfectly working fireplace ,a nice little kitchen and a large bathroom .Washing machine, television, stereo system and fully equipped kitchen for an unforgettable romantic and cultural vacation

The Old bridge on Arno river	The apartment location
A view from the windows	Another view from the windows

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The Tuscany region

Tuscany, the cradle of modern European culture, contains treasures of every age and style, from the Etruscan theater and Roman baths at Fiesole, to the majestic Gothic buildings in the medieval town of Siena, to the exceptional art and architecture of Florence. The cities of Tuscany have produced writers, scientists, architects, musicians and artists whose works have literally changed the world. The immense dome of Florence’s Duomo, designed by Brunelleschi, inspired Michelangelo’s design for the dome of St. Peter’s in Rome, and influenced architecture in towns throughout Italy. Modern science and technology have their roots in the experiments of Galileo and other researchers. Puccini was born in Lucca. Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio broke with traditional Latin and wrote in the Italian language, establishing the Tuscan dialect as Italy’s literary language and things Tuscan as the measure of culture and refinement.


The peaceful Tuscan landscape is primarily rolling hills, with vineyards, olive groves, cypress trees and hilltop villages all bathed in a soft, amber light. To many it seems familiar, and rightly so: during the Renaissance it was often used as the backdrop for the paintings of the masters. The rustic Tuscan farmhouse, made of local stone and set atop a hill flanked by lines of cypress trees, is a sight unique to Tuscany. Silent medieval hilltowns, with their fortified castle walls and church steeples visible in the distance, are a part of the landscape.

Florence / Central Florence area

Florence is a really nice , old and monumental city . It is mediterranean climate . The city of Florence began to flourish in the early 1400s under the rule of Cosimo de Medici. Famous buildings designed during that period include the Pitti Palace and the Uffizi Gallery. Today, these buildings are museums housing works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Titian, Raphael and many others.
One of the most popular museums to visit is the Uffizi Gallery which houses famous works by Botticelli,Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian and many others.The Pitti Palace houses several museums, including the Palatine Gallery on the ground floor, the Silver Museum and the Gallery of Modern Art. . The adjacent Boboli Gardens feature Renaissance-style gardens, statues and fountains.
As the birthplace of modern humanism, naturalistic arts and scientific enquiry, Florence was the cradle of Renaissance civilization, the place where Dante, Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Machiavelli and Galileo changed for ever the way we see the world. For centuries travelers and admirers of art and culture have fallen in love with this city and the undulating countryside that surrounds it. Located in the heart of Tuscany, Florence is the ideal destination for those interested in studying humanities, art, Italian language and culture. Extraordinarily rich in history and ancient traditions, the city, with its world-famous artistic heritage, offers the student a wide spectrum of cultural events throughout the year. The city is also known for its exceptional cuisine, characteristic restaurants, ice-cream parlors, wine bars, elegant shops, artistic workshops and traditional markets. As a thriving economic centre with particular strengths in the fashion, luxury goods and tourist sectors, the city of Florence also offers its inhabitants the chance to investigate myriad aspects of the contemporary Italian world. In addition, Florence is an excellent location for access to other sites and cities in Tuscany, Italy and Europe.


Over 350,000 people now live in Florence – but some 6/7 milion tourists keep them company every year! At the height of the Renaissance, with only 90,000, Florence played a vital role in the history of art, architecture, literature, and science. It was also a leader in commerce and banking.



Florence was the first city in Europe to have paved streets and sidewalks, it is best to experience the city on foot, strolling down the narrow alleyways and cobblestone streets. A first stop might be the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge across the Arno River. The bridge dates from the 14th century and houses many shops that sell gold jewellery. Palazzi (palaces), piazze (open squares), churches, statues, and museums are some of the other sights awaiting the visitor.

From the Ponte Vecchio, one can walk to Uffizi Gallery,one of the greatest museums in the world.

A short walk from the Uffizi is the spacious Piazza della Signoria, where one can see the proud Palazzo Vecchio. Built in the 1200’s, the palace is now the town hall. Nearby, in the Piazza del Duomo, is Florence cathedral, called the Duomo, which is topped by a mighty dome. Next to the cathedral is the magnificent Campanile, or bell tower, designed by Giotto di Bondone, who is considered the father of Renaissance art. The tower is covered with white, green and pink marble tiles and stands 276 feet (84 meters) high.

Across from the Duomo is the eight-sided Baptistery of San Giovanni, with its white marble and fancy geometric decorations. The Baptistery, which dates from the 6th to the 12th century, is thought to be the oldest surviving building in Florence. It is famous for its bronze doors. On one door, the Florentine Lorenzo Ghiberti sculpted the Life of Christ, on another, scenes of the Old Testament.
Children like to visit Florence’s Institute and Museum of the History of Science, where they can see the compass, celestial spheres, and telescopes used by Galileo Galilei to transform Renaissance astronomy.

Florence’s most famous park is the Boboli Gardens, which offers beautiful flowers and hundreds of fountains and statues. The Boboli Gardens served as a model for many of Europe’s royal gardens, including Versailles in France. Florence’s Iris Garden has more than 2,500 varieties of Iris, the flower that has symbolized the city since 1251.
Many visitors to Florence arrive at the Santa Maria Novella train station in the centre of the city; others land at Vespucci Airport. It is possible to get around Florence by bus, especially from the train station; taxis are also available.
Anyway we're always at your disposition for hepl and advices.

How to get there

Tuscany has 2 international airports:
Amerigo Vespucci Airport in Florence is 5 km. far from the apartment.
Galileo Galilei Airport in Pisa is 80 km far.
Low cost flights with Ryanair.com , Easyjet.com and many other companies from all Europe.
Car hire on hertz.com , avis.com and others
Local buses from Florence airport regulary go to railway Central Station and Florence city centre.
Buses regulary go and come from Pisa airport to Florence railway Central Station.
Little free buses every 10 minutes can be taken to go all around in Florence centre.
Walking only 800 meters you can reach the Dome and Cathedral square .
Train Station is only 15 minutes walk from the Local buses run regularly between the airport and the town

Activities near Florence

Facilities

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Further details

A 30% of the rental fee is request at time of booking, after we'll send you a confoirmation voucher.
The balance will have to be transfered within 30 days before the arrival date.
Heating cost is included - Final cleaning € 70
You'll find all the terms surfing our website. Ask for the address

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
All the year	1 Jan 07	31 Dec 07	690£  548	130103	0-	4 Nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Tariffs include all utilities excluding final cleaning ( € 70)
Weekly rate € 690 - Daily rate € 130
Minimum stay accepted 4 nights
Changeover day flexible.
Linen and towels are provided and will be changed once a week.
As booking a 30% of the total is required, the balance will be paid 30 days before the arrival date.
Ceck out 10.30 am - Ceck in 2.30 pm

Guestbook

Perfect place to base ourselves while we experienced Italy.
The area is the perfect combination of being close to the tourist centre jet in a quiet area with great bars and cafes nearby.
We really enjoyed ourselves and would love to come back to Florence.
Theo Pickles

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Name:	Titti Godi
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