Located on the third floor, without elevator - 45 steps, of a building located on Via Romana in the Oltrarno area, one of the most beautiful historical areas of the city and a few steps from Santo Spirito.
The public bus service in Florence is provided by "Ataf".
The nearest bus stop to the house is on via Romana about 5 minutes walking distance, and the bus n° is 11.
Otherwise it is always possible to call a taxi calling one of these numbers: +39 0554242 or +39 0554390.
The apartment is located in the Oltrarno district in Florenceâs historic city, at just 30 m from a convenient supermarket. The name âOltrarnoâ literally means âbeyond the Arnoâ and this district which stretches along the south bank of the river represents a different facet of Florence to that which is found near the Duomo. The Oltrarno perhaps displays the true character of Florence and in general is slightly quieter, greener and more relaxed than the other districts of Florence. Indeed many tourists tend to choose the Oltrarno for this reason. Traditionally an artisansâ quarter, the Oltrarno still boasts today many lovely antique shops and artisansâ studios (particularly furniture and leather-workers) and Via Maggio remains the focus of Florenceâs thriving antiques trade.
Over time the Oltrarno became a rather chic area and many aristocrats chose this neighbourhood to build their villas and palaces, the largest of these being the Pitti Palace, which became the home of the various Grand Dukes. Today this sumptuous palace houses several important museums which rank amongst the best in Florence. Other major sights the Oltrarno has to offer are the Cappella Brancacci with the fabulous frescoes of Masaccio, Piazzale Michelangelo with its breath-taking views over Florence, the magnificent church of San Miniato, (one of the highest points in the city of Florence and also one of the best examples of Romanesque architecture within Tuscany) together with the most famous and oldest bridge in Florence, Ponte Vecchio, home to a glittering array of jewellery shops and goldsmiths.
Extending up the hill from the Pitti Palace are the formal Boboli Gardens, an outdoor museum of garden sculpture that includes Roman antiquities as well as 16th and 17th century works. The Oltrarno is famous for its wine bars such as Olio & Convivium, authentic trattorias serving typical Tuscan cuisine, including Il Santo Bevitore, I 4 Leoni and Il Magazzino, not to mention the wonderful fresh produce market held every morning in Piazza Santo Spirito. For those choosing an apartment in this area the Oltrarno quarter also offers a choice of grocery stores, patisserie, bakeries, gift shops and much more.
Florence city centre is a ZTL zone which means a âlimited traffic zoneâ and therefore special rules apply to when you can enter this area. This particular apartment is in fact located within the ZTL zone so this means that if you are thinking of coming to Florence by car and wish to drive around and park, then you will need to pay special attention to the road signs, CCTV cameras and access cameras (they will show either a red/green light) in order to avoid receiving fines. Guests who need to travel within the ZTL zone by car to reach their apartment are advised to contact a private garage. Thanks to the private garage you will obtain a temporary access permit. Upon arrival at the garage, guests must specify they need access for the ZTL and the garage will then note the vehicleâs number plate and forward it to the appropriate police headquarters.
===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION =====
Spacious and cozy apartment (92 sq.mt / 990 sq.ft) perfect to host up to 6 people. This apartment is laid out on two levels.
As you enter the apartment you will be welcomed by the bright living area, with a flat-screen TV, a double sofa bed (160 cm wide) and a dining table for 6 people. From the living room a staircase leads to the terrace, which is partly covered by a wooden and glass structure. Part of the terrace is instead open-air and is furnished with a small outdoor table with chairs.
Going back to the first level, after the living room and the staircase, there is the kitchen, which is very large and well equipped.
From the kitchen there is a corridor that leads to the first bedroom with a bunk bed.
Then the corridor leads to the second bedroom (with a 160 cm wide double mattress - not divisible) and the two bathrooms, both complete with shower.
Independent heating
Air Conditioning: 4 total splits. One in the living room, one in each bedroom and one in the covered part of the terrace.
The following might be to be paid extra: Babycot, Bed Linen and Towels (additional set), Extra Cleaning, High chair, Late Arrival, Refundable Security Deposit by credit card, Tourist tax.
