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About The Experience

This great accommodation in Florence is located in a beautiful palazzo right on the pedestrian-only Santa Croce square, which is lined with shops, restaurants and wine bars. The large square is a bustling center where students, locals, shopkeepers and tourists gather. The Santa Croce church is one of the most important destinations in Florence, and the best gelato shop in the city is located close by! You are perfectly located for visiting all that the city has to offer, as well as having a comfortable and charming accommodation in Florence in which to rest and unwind – and share your stories of the day.

Location Description

This Florence rental is located right on the Piazza Santa Croce, a large piazza with the Santa Croce church at one end with many shops, restaurants, and old palazzo on either side. All of the major sites of Renaissance Florence are within a short walk, including the Piazza Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo. The Santa Maria Novella train station is a 15-minute walk, and the closest bus stop is right at the base of the piazza.

Nearby Attractions:The Santa Croce quarter is located on the southeastern part of the historic center of Florence. Since the Middle Ages, it was an area specializing in leather. In fact, today it is still filled with leather shops! The large Santa Croce Church, filled with famous frescoes and tombs of some of the city’s greats, is the main structure of the quarter. The piazza in front of the church is filled day and night with tourists and locals. Some of the best gelato shops and restaurants can be found in this neighborhood. Piazza dei Ciompi has a daily flea market as well as a large monthly market (last Sunday). Plaz, located across from the 16th century Loggia del Pesce is a fun and casual place to stop for a drink and live music.

Santa Maria Novella Train Station: 15 minutes by foot
Piazza Signoria: 5 minutes by foot
Uffizi Gallery: 5 minutes by foot
Duomo: 5 minutes by foot

Exterior Description

This landmark Renaissance-style apartment building has been beautifully restored yet retains its historic character. The palazzo has thirteen apartments, many with views of the Piazza Santa Croce and the interior garden. Although there is no public parking nearby, a paid parking lot is in the neighborhood, just across Piazza Santa Croce. The price varies according to car size: 20/30 euros per day.

Interior Description

(90 m2/968 ft2)

Second Floor (no lift)
Up 25 steps from the main entrance of the palazzo you enter the living and dining area of this apartment which retains many historic details. The living area features the original decorative 16th century wood beam ceilings and portions of a medieval wall painting. It is furnished with a single sofa bed. The windows overlook the piazza. Along the wall is the kitchen corner and dining area .There is a dining table and four chairs. The kitchen corner is fully equipped with a refrigerator, cook top and microwave oven. There are two bedrooms. The master bedroom, which is located through the open archway of the living area (no door), has a queen-size (160 cm) bed which can be divided into twin-beds (upon request) and an en suite bathroom with shower, sink and WC. The second bedroom has twin-beds (80 cm) which can be joined to form a queen-size bed. The second bathroom is adjacent to this bedroom and has a bathtub with handheld shower head, sink and WC. A utility closet contains the washer and dryer.

Features Description

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

• Mid-week housekeeping: Upon request
• Internet connection: 20 Euros per computer
• Mobile Telephone: Upon request

Please Note:

• The master bedroom is through an open archway from the living area.
• The courtyard garden is for the private use of the Contessa and is not open to apartment renters.
• Rental includes access to the palazzo's private gym.

Features and Amenities

In City CD player DVD player TV - Local Channels Only Internet - Wireless Mobile Telephone Available - Extra Cost

American Coffee Maker Clothes Dryer Dishwasher Hair Dryer Iron and Board Toaster Washing Machine Air Conditioning - Whole House Heating - Whole House Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Mon 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Tue 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Wed 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Thu 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Fri 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Sat 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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