Nice three-room apartment, managed by BelcantoVillas, with modern furnishings and exposed beams. It has an entrance hall, double bedroom, large living room with kitchenette and comfortable double sofa bed, and bathroom with shower and window. It is located in the historical center (Piazza Pitti) in a neighborhood famous for its many picturesque artisan workshops, such as the one on the ground floor of the condominium which decorates the internal entrance with its works of art. The apartment can accommodate up to 4 people and is ideal for short and medium-term stays for those who love to visit the city of Florence feeling like a real local.
Located on the second floor, without a lift (44 steps), of a historic building in via Romana, 200 meters from Piazza Pitti, 50 meters from the Boboli Gardens, and a stone's throw from the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and the most beautiful monuments of Florence. It is located in the Oltrarno area in the historic center, very lively and sought after due to its proximity to museums, craft shops and restaurants.
Link to the public transport website in Florence: ataf. net
Link to the Trenitalia railways website: trenitalia. it
The apartment is located in the historic Oltrarno district. “Oltrarno” means “beyond the Arno” and this area extends along the south/left bank of the river. The Oltrarno represents the true essence of Florence: a quiet, green and therefore more relaxing area than the others. For this reason, many tourists appreciate it more and more. This area is also known as the handicraft district, famous for its delightful workshops, small shops and artisans' studios (in particular antique dealers and leather goods dealers): via Maggio represents the center of Florentine antiques.
From a rural centre, in the past centuries the Oltrarno became a chic district where many aristocrats built their palaces and villas. The largest of these is undoubtedly Palazzo Pitti, former residence of the Grand Duke of Tuscany. Nowadays Palazzo Pitti hosts many exhibitions and museums, among the most important in the city. Other important attractions of the Oltrarno are the Brancacci Chapel with its magnificent frescoes by Masaccio, Masolino and Filippino Lippi, the Piazzale Michelangelo with its breathtaking panorama of Florence, the magnificent church of San Miniato (one of the highest points of the city and the best example of Romanesque art in Tuscany) and the Ponte Vecchio which houses countless jewelers and goldsmiths. Inside Palazzo Pitti is the wonderful Boboli Gardens, an open-air museum of sculptures, some dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries.
Finally, the Oltrarno is also famous for the market in Piazza Santo Spirito (set up every morning), its cafés and wine bars (Olio & Convivium, Bene Vobis, Caffè degli Artigiani . . .) and the trattorias offering Tuscan cuisine (Il Santo bevitore, I 4 Leoni, Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco, Il Magazzino. . .). Those who choose to live in this area will find a wide range of food shops, pastry shops, bakers and much more.
The historic center of Florence is a restricted traffic area and therefore there are special rules for accessing or parking in this area.
The apartment is located within the restricted traffic area (ZTL).
If you want to use your car to get around the city, we advise you to pay particular attention to the road signs in order to avoid unpleasant fines and to contact private garages in the center (that is, the one closest to your home) in order to obtain a temporary access permit.
Recommended accesses to the Ztl: Porta Romana or Porta San Frediano
Upon your arrival at the garage, within 3 hours of your first access to the Ztl Oltrarno (but be careful not to cross the river!), the garage marks your plate on the "white list" for regular access without a fine.
Closest garages:
1) Garage Fosi via Borgo Tegolaio 72
Telephone (booking recommended): +39 055 222486
Rates: Every Hour.:€6 (big car €8)
24 Hours: €26 (large car €36)
2) Garage Porta Romana, Via dei Serragli, 212 a/b rosso, Telephone (booking recommended): +39 055 222441 mail: garageportaromana@gmail.com
Rates: Every Hour: from €4 (small car)
24 Hours: from €30 (small car)
Alternatively, if you don't want to park in the garage, just 500 meters away is Piazza di Porta Romana, the gateway to the restricted traffic area and area beyond which you can park (with hourly payment) or the Oltrarno car park in Piazza della Calza, 1, tel. +39 055 50302209.
For more information and real-time availability visit: fipark. com
===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION =====
Delightful and modern three-room apartment (55 m2) just renovated and finely furnished, which can accommodate up to 4 people.
A small and elegant entrance, furnished with a bench, console and wardrobes, connects us to all the other rooms.
The large modern room has beautiful exposed beams and a bright window overlooking the gardens, and is made up of a kitchenette and double sofa bed (160 cm). The kitchenette is equipped with 4 induction burners, a traditional oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, a toaster... and every useful accessory.
A walking closet equipped with wardrobes is for use by those sleeping on the sofa bed.
The bedroom, with exposed beams, has a double bed (which can be divided into two single beds if necessary), a bright window overlooking the gardens, and a wardrobe with two doors.
The bathroom has a large shower, a comfortable and large mirror, and a closet for the washing machine, brooms, vacuum cleaner...
Air Conditioning: the whole apartment is served by three air conditioning splits (hot/cold) in the three rooms to have an immediate optimal temperature both in winter and in summer. APE certification: G 166.70 kWh/m² year
Our Opinion:
ideal apartment for short-term stays thanks to the optimal location in the Oltrarno area of the historic center of Florence, a few meters from Piazza Pitti. Its country chic and modern style makes it perfect for 4 guests who travel without sacrificing style and comfort.
The following might be to be paid extra: Tourist tax.
