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About The Experience

Searching for a room with a view? Look out over the river Arno and see the Uffizi Gallery and the Palazzo Vecchio Bell Tower from the bright living room of our spacious and charming accommodation in Florence. Walk across one of the beautiful bridges to access the historical center of Florence, or go south to explore the characteristic neighborhoods of local Florence, filled with excellent restaurants and cafes.

Location Description

The palazzo housing this Florence apartment is situated on the south side of the Arno River in the Oltrarno district of Florence. On one side, the accommodation in Florence overlooks the Arno and the Uffizi Gallery, and on the other side, the via de'Bardi. In the neighborhood you'll find food shops, clothing stores, and restaurants.

Nearby Attractions: The Otrarno is the area of Florence that is south of the Arno River. While it contains some of the most famous and characteristic Renaissance buildings, it is also a quarter known for authentic flavor. Here you will find the Santo Spirito Church designed by Brunelleschi, the Santa Maria del Carmine Church with its famous Brancacci Chapel containing Masaccio’s exquisite frescoes, and the Palazzo Pitti. There are magnificent views of Florence from the Forte Belvedere and Piazzale Michelangelo, a prime destination for a gelato or glass of wine while watching the sunset. For those who like quirky, a visit to La Specola Museum, with wax anatomical models from the 18th century, is sure to fascinate. In addition to all of this, the quarter has many fine restaurants and shops, as well as an open-air market in the Piazza Santo Spirito.

Pisa: 98 km/61 mi
Siena: 70.4 km/44 mi
Ponte Vecchio: Within walking distance
Palazzo Pitti: Within walking distance
Uffizi Gallery: Within walking distance
Piazzale Michelangelo: Within walking distance

Exterior Description

This palazzo dates back to the 15th century, when the banks of the Arno River were flanked by palazzi (palaces) belonging to patrician families such as the Bardis. The edifice was modified over the centuries until the mid-19th century, when a famous architect, Enrico Poggi, endeavored to transform Florence into a capital city. He modeled the palazzo after the Lungarno Torrigiani area in order to maintain the classical renaissance color palette of cream plaster and gray “pietra serena” stone, which is visible in so many buildings throughout the city. A daytime doorman is available and each apartment is made secure with a bell and a buzzer.

Interior Description

(140 m2/1506 ft2)

Second Floor (with lift): This apartment offers wonderful views of the Arno, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Palazzo Vecchio bell tower. There is an entrance decorated with frescos, a bright living room overlooking the Arno River and the Loggiato degli Uffizi, an equipped kitchen with a gas stove and oven and a table that seats six people. There is a bedroom/study with two single sofa beds, a bedroom with a queen bed (which can be converted to two twin-beds on request) and an ensuite bathroom (which has a shower and a window with views of the Arno), a bedroom with two twin-beds (which can be converted to a queen bed on request) and an ensuite bathroom (which has a tub and a view of via de' Bardi), and finally, a guest bathroom with a tub.

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.

• Amenities Upon Request: Microwave, CD/DVD player, answering machine, Portable baby crib, and highchair.
• Housekeeping can be arranged for €12 per hour (includes cleaning supplies).

Please Note:

• This apartment is not suitable for students.
• Parking is difficult to find in Florence, so a car is not recommended.
• Kitchen towels, bath towels (two sets per person), and bed linens (two sets per bed) are provided for the duration of the visit.

Features and Amenities

In City Elevator (in Building) TV - Local Channels Only Internet - Wireless Telephone - Incoming & Outgoing

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

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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