The apartment is situated in one of the liveliest quarters of the historic centre, around Piazza Santa Croce (only 100 meters away!) and the famous Bargello Museum. The area is restricted to traffic, we therefore suggest that you leave your cars in the nearby garages. The neighbourhood is full of restaurants, theatres, museums and shops to satisfy any taste. In mid June Piazza Santa Croce is set up for the colourful event of the Calcio Storico Fiorentino (litt. Florentine historical soccer). Through the typically narrow streets of the medieval core of town, you can easily reach Piazza Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery. Daytrips to Siena (70km), Lucca (80 km), Pisa (95 km) are really easy to organize due to their closeness to Florence.
External description:
The apartment is located inside Palazzo Salviati, a XV century building completely restored in 1996 under the strict ordinance of the “Sovrintendenza delle Belle Arti” (Fine Arts Commission); it is considered to be a classic example of late Medieval Florentine art and is preserved as an historical monument. The splendid stone façade, the magnificent pietra serena-stone staircase, the wooden Renaissance coats of arms and the XV century frescoes enhance the elegance of the palace. On the second floor there is a small terrace at disposal of all the guests, which offers a spectacular panorama over the city. At the ground floor of the building, and with its own independent entry around the corner, there is a typical Florentine restaurant, “Osteria del Caffé Italiano”. Here you can taste delicious Tuscan recipes and prestigious wines, and experience the splendid architectural features of the palace.
Internal description:
This very bright 4th floor apartment is composed by two bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sleeps up to 6 persons. Santa Croce consists of a wonderful, elegantly furnished living-room with pull-out double sofa bed (160 cm), dining area and three large windows that give light to the entire apartment, the equipped kitchen, a closet, a marble bathroom with shower, and a bedroom with twin beds. On the second level is the master bedroom with a double bed in loft (that overlooks the living room) with a beautiful trompe-l'oeil painting on wall, a deluxe marble bathroom with bath-tub, and walk-in closet. The entire apartment features elegant wooden floors and antique coffered ceilings.

Elevator, armoured door, satellite TV, DVD player, independent heating, common terrace on the 2nd floor, telephone, ADSL internet connection, buzzer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, oven, microwave oven, gas range, fridge/freezer, American coffee maker, iron and ironing board, hair-dryer, fully-equipped kitchen, linen and towels.

Included in the price: utilities, building maintenance expenses and final cleaning.