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Perfect Heart of Florence-Super Upscale Location-Roomy-Washer-Elevator

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Florence, Firenze

Ponte Vecchio
‪5 min de caminhada‬
Catedral de Santa Maria del Fiore
‪5 min de caminhada‬
Galeria dos Ofícios
‪8 min de caminhada‬
Florença (FLR-Peretola)
‪8 min de carro‬

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1 quarto (acomoda 5 pessoas)

Quarto 1

1 cama de solteiro e 1 cama Queen

Quarto 2

1 cama Queen

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Perfect Heart of Florence-Super Upscale Location-Roomy-Washer-Elevator

FLORENCE ITALY PERFECT PRISCO APARTMENT

The Prisco apartment is located half a block off fashionable Via Tornabuoni near Palazzo Strozzi. It is on the third floor of a building with an elevator. Restaurants, shops abound in this neighborhood. The apartment is extremely spacious, 85 square meters/900 square feet.

PLEASE NOTE: Check in is from 5pm-7pm, by appointment. NO CHECK IN AFTER 7pm, sorry no exceptions.

The morning sun illuminates the living room and kitchen area. Enjoy the comfort and convenience of an open plan living room and kitchen area.

Throw open the large living room, bedroom & kitchen windows and enjoy the lively scene below. The apartment features many original Italian antiques, yet the living room maintains a casual feel with a modern Italian sofa that opens to become a comfortable bed.

In the morning zip down to the bakery that is next door to the apartment building and pick out your morning bread and pastries. At night, enjoy a glass of wine and relax a bit before you head out to one of the many excellent neighborhood restaurants.

The kitchen has a gas range with grill, a large oven, lots of cabinet and countertop space, dishwasher, and a large refrigerator with freezer, pots, pans, dishes.

The spacious bedroom has high ceilings, a romantic draped bed and a chaise longue-style single bed for one. A pretty hand-painted armoire and an antique dresser provide ample clothing storage space. ! We like to advise guests that since this apartment is in the popular historic center, there can be street noise at night from pedestrians (not cars) down below who are strolling by after a meal at one of the many nearby restaurants, however the bedroom window has a very effective sound-dampening panel.

Things To Note

There is a queen bed and a small single bed in the bedroom. The small single bed is suitable for a child.

8 steps to the elevator.

Double glazed bedroom windows help reduce pedestrian noise, light sleepers take note of lively neighborhood.

For stays greater than 4 weeks, a €500 damage deposit is collected in cash on arrival. Utility costs will be deducted from the deposit.

Baseline utilities (gas/electric) €4/day included for stays of less than 4 weeks. Overage paid locally.

Weekly cleanings included for stays of 7+ nights, linen change included with weekly cleaning.

Check in is from 5pm-7pm, by appointment. NO CHECK IN AFTER 7pm, sorry no exceptions. Check out 10:00am.

Children 0-17 are allowed

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Regras da propriedade

Check-in após 17h

Idade mínima para alugar: 21 anos

Check-out até 10h

Crianças

Aceita hóspedes de 0 a 17 anos

Eventos

Não permite a realização de eventos

Animais de estimação

Não aceita animais de estimação

Política para fumantes

Não é permitido fumar

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O que você precisa saber

Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.

Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.

Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.

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Número de registro da propriedade IT048017C2C9HYZL3R

Importante

Todos os hóspedes, incluindo crianças, deverão estar presentes no momento do check-in e deverão apresentar seus passaportes ou documentos de identificação com foto, emitidos pelo governo de seus países

Transações em dinheiro nesta propriedade não podem exceder USD 5000, devido a regulamentação nacional. Para mais detalhes, entre em contato com a propriedade usando as informações na confirmação da reserva.

Informações a área

Florença

este apartamento fica em Centro Histórico de Florença, um bairro de Florença. Galeria dos Ofícios e Basílica de Santa Maria Novella são opções ideais se você gosta de cultura. Outras atrações que merecem uma visita incluem Ponte Vecchio e Catedral de Santa Maria del Fiore. Quem quiser curtir um evento ou assistir a uma partida deve ficar atento à programação em Visarno Arena ou em Stadio Artemio Franchi.

Florence, Firenze

Nos arredores

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 3 min de caminhada - 0.3 km
Ponte Vecchio - 5 min de caminhada - 0.4 km
Catedral de Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min de caminhada - 0.5 km
Piazza del Duomo - 6 min de caminhada - 0.6 km
Galeria dos Ofícios - 8 min de caminhada - 0.7 km

Opções nos arredores

Parada de bonde Unità - 5 min de caminhada
Estação Santa Maria Novella de Florença - 9 min de caminhada
Aeroporto Peretola (FLR) - 23 min de carro

Restaurantes

‪Angel Roofbar & Dining - ‬1 min de caminhada
‪Colle Bereto - ‬2 min de caminhada
‪Cantinetta Antinori restaurant Florence - ‬2 min de caminhada
‪Procacci - ‬1 min de caminhada
‪Obicà - ‬1 min de caminhada

Perguntas frequentes

Perfect Heart of Florence-Super Upscale Location-Roomy-Washer-Elevator é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?

Não, animais de estimação não são permitidos nesta propriedade.

Qual é o horário de check-in em Perfect Heart of Florence-Super Upscale Location-Roomy-Washer-Elevator?

Horário de início do check-in: 17h.

Qual é o horário de check-out em Perfect Heart of Florence-Super Upscale Location-Roomy-Washer-Elevator?

Horário de check-out: 10h.

Onde fica Perfect Heart of Florence-Super Upscale Location-Roomy-Washer-Elevator?

Em Centro Histórico de Florença, este apartamento fica a 5 minutos a pé de Via de' Tornabuoni, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella e Basílica de Santa Maria Novella. Ponte Vecchio e Catedral de Santa Maria del Fiore também ficam a 10 minutos. Até a Parada de bonde Unità, são apenas 5 minutos de caminhada, e até a Parada de bonde Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella, 7 minutos.

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10/10

Limpeza

9,8/10

Check-in

9,6/10

Comunicação

10/10

Localização

9,6/10

Precisão do anúncio

10/10 - Excelente

miriam c., Vancouver Canada

11 de nov. de 2023

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Florence apartment

We enjoyed our stay at Prisco. The owners were very helpful and welcoming. The location is perfect and it was great to have such a spacious place. Lots of restaurants nearby. We could walk everywhere.

Hospedou-se por 10 diárias em out. de 2023

10/10 - Excelente

David C.

25 de mai. de 2023

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Great Location

This apt is very large and convenient to almost everything you want. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it. (The stove/oven has some issues which need to be fixed )

Hospedou-se por 14 diárias em mai. de 2023

10/10 - Excelente

Colleen D., Calgary, Alberta

10 de abr. de 2023

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Walk everywhere

This is a fabulous apartment for anyone looking for an authentic Florence apartment experience. Great location and easy walks to everything you will want to do in the city. Our hosts, Franco and Miki are the sweetest people, so helpful and so kind!

Hospedou-se por 6 diárias em abr. de 2023

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Patricia F., Santa Monica

2 de jun. de 2014

Los Angeles Couple

A large, light, quiet apartment within a short walking distance of everything one wants to see in the old section of Florence and the train station. A big, workable kitchen, adequate bathroom, comfortable furnishings. The owners were very helpful - providing us with restaurant, travel and shopping information.

10/10 - Excelente

Viajante verificado

21 de jul. de 2023

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Managers make the apartment!!!!!

This is a fantastic property....the apartment is wonderful and the location is amazing. Best of all are the managers, who are there for you 100%. Franco and Mikki are the BEST, and will help you with anything and everything. They make this apartment the only place to stay in Florence.

Hospedou-se por 17 diárias em jun. de 2023

Esta avaliação vem de um site parceiro confiável e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Rich M.

16 de mai. de 2018

Absolutely amazing location, owners and full of life. Thank you so much for having us!

Imagine the absolute perfect spot in Firenze. This is it. 16th century apartment with space for our entire family, close to all the action and amazing food close by. Without the fabolous owners and beautiful home, our trip would not have been even close to the success it was. Enjoy and tell them the Mertz family will be back every year or two!

Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em jun. de 2017

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

8/10 - Boa

Patricia F., Santa Monica

26 de mai. de 2014

Couple from LA

A large, light, quiet apartment within a short walking distance of everything one wants to see in the old section of Florence and the train station. A big, workable kitchen, adequate bathroom, comfortable furnishings, small balcony to check the weather before venturing out.

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Peter V.

25 de mar. de 2016

Highly recommended

Great location, close to everything; extremely nice and helpful owners; charming, clean, and well equipped apartment, with little kitchen. The only problem we had was that the living room is not sound insulated as well as the bedroom, so it was harder to sleep well there.

10/10 - Excelente

Leah R.

8 de ago. de 2023

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Florence jewel

We loved our stay in Florence at Prisco. Franco and Mikki were wonderful hosts. They were very helpful with the check in process and explaining the workings of the apartment and gave us very helpful recommendations for the city and neighborhood. They were very responsive when we had an issue with our key. The apartment is in the perfect location and is an easy walk to EVERYTHING! The apartment is very well appointed and very comfortable. We highly recommend the Prisco apartment!

Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em jul. de 2023

10/10 - Excelente

Gary Z., Centereach, Long Island NY

31 de jul. de 2019

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Fabulous

The property was beautiful, cozy, practical, functional, clean, and very conveniently located. All the supplies we needed for everyday use and comfortable living were abundantly provided. The property managers, Franco and Miki, were kind, gracious, available, helpful, personal, and professional. A wonderful couple to work with and even befriend. Very highly recommended! Gary and Diane Zarlengo

Hospedou-se por 29 diárias em jul. de 2019

10/10 - Excelente

Marsha M.

24 de set. de 2019

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Simply awesome!

This apartment is exactly as advertised. It is large and comfortable and convenient to many things. There is a grocery store about a block away, an ATM across the street, a bakery a few doors down and a travel agency across the street in case you need any help. We had them book our train tickets so we didn't have to buy them at the station. It was an easy walk to the station. We will definitely stay here again the next time we are in Florence.

Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em set. de 2019

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

27 de nov. de 2016

Perfect Italy Location

Prisco was the perfect Italian apartment for us. Very spacious and a fantastic location! Close to everything we needed. The train was a very close and easy walk for day trips. We were given clear instructions for how to use everything in the apartment and everything went perfectly. I read about noise, but we had no problem at all. The bedroom was very dark and quiet. I had never rented an apartment while away, but this was definitely the way to go. I highly recommend Italy Perfect and Prisco!

10/10 - Excelente

Pat d.

7 de out. de 2019

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

We loved Priscilla 3!

Everything went very well with our VRBO Priscilla 3 in Florence! We loved it! Franko and Mimi greeted us upon arrival and went over everything with us. They even allowed us to check in early as when we arrived, we were exhausted and it was pouring rain! We took a taxi from the train station and it brought us right to the front door! The elevator helped tremendously because we had large bags for our 3 week trip. The apartment is in the middle of great shopping, eating and touring spots and we will certainly come back here again. Thank you for a wonderful visit to Florence!

Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em set. de 2019

10/10 - Excelente

William M.

7 de ago. de 2024

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Spacious one bedroom, great location, but check to fine print.

This was a wonderful one bedroom apartment located in a perfect part of Florence. Close to everything the apartment is very spacious. Incredibly large bedroom. Comfortable living space and very nice kitchen and bathroom, the owners, Marco and Mikki are very responsive. There is a great bakery and restaurant just two doors down from the property. The only issue I have is that in addition to what you will pay for rent. You also have to pay additional electricity for the space. Which is mentioned in the fine print. So you need to read, everything about this property carefully. It wouldn’t be an issue in the winter, spring or fall. But, in the summer when air conditioning is needed you might pay between $100 and $200 extra euros for a weekly stay. Other than that, the property is exceptional.

Hospedou-se por 6 diárias em jul. de 2024

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Janelle B., Turks and Caicos Islands

26 de out. de 2017

At Home in Florence

First, the apartment is charming, comfortable and perfectly located. What makes this place our favorite from our trip ( and we stayed in 4 different VRBO’s) was the feeling that you were being hosted in your Italian ancestors home. My husband had the need to see a doctor during our stay. That was scary for us, not knowing where to go and not speaking Italian. Miki walked us to the doctor and translated our needs on our behalf. She is priceless and we couldn’t have appreciated her more.

Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em set. de 2017

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

joanne h.

22 de abr. de 2015

Fantastic location and apartment

This was my second time staying at the Prisco apartment. The apartment is so comfortable and has anything and everything that you need to make your stay wonderful. The greeters are the owners and they take such great care and pride of their apartments. They are also available for questions and advice as you need it. The location of this apartment is fantastic. It seems that you can go anywhere in Florence in 10 minutes. Great bakery downstairs and many good restaurants on the area. Italy Perfect also provides you with great information on Florence and many recommendations for shopping and eating which was immensely helpful. Perfect trip back to Florence again!! I would most definitely recommend this apartment to anyone going to Florence. Thanks

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Catherine R., Cincinnati

6 de abr. de 2016

Old World Charm in a Great Location

A friend and I stayed in the Prisco apartment for 4 nights. The apartment is huge and decorated with Old World charm. The hosts are very gracious and gave us lots of information about the apartment and nearby attractions. There is a small collection of business cards from recommended restaurants; the ones we could get into (it was Easter and very crowded) were excellent. There is no street noise in the bedroom but it was sometimes loud for the person sleeping on the bed in the living room. Everything you need--small kitchen, washing machine, wireless internet--is available in this unit. It is also within walking distance of most of the attractions. I also had questions from the rental agency, Italy Perfect and couldn't be happier with the service I received. I recommend this apartment without hesitation.

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Winnie B.

14 de mar. de 2015

Great Apartment

This is a wonderful, large apartment in the heart of Florence. We walked everywhere from this central location. The apartment is in a building with an elevator - something that was appreciated after busy full days of sightseeing. It is very comfortable, with a large couch in the well lit living room. The kitchen was very nice, and very functional - including a toaster and an American style coffee maker. The bedroom was huge! Once the windows and shutters were closed, there was no sound or light from outside. The bed was so comfortable, I needed to struggle to get up in the morning! The bathroom was very nice and modern, with plenty of storage room. And above all else, the apartment was very clean. I know that we will want to stay here on our next visit to Florence.

10/10 - Excelente

Susan J.

6 de jan. de 2020

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Holidays at Prisco, Michaela and Strozzi

My family and I spent most of December through early January at the Strozzi, Prisco and Michaela apartments. The accommodations were perfect for 3 couples with both privacy within each unit and the ability to be together in the larger Strozzi unit for meals and Christmas dinner. The units are located on a very busy street, close to every type of restaurant and shop the city offers. And, it is all just steps from Piazza della Repubblica, and a couple blocks more from there to the Duomo. The owners were attentive and accommodating - bringing us extra dining chairs for the 6 of us to share meals together in the large and well appointed kitchen in Prisco; gifting us with a Panettone at Christmas and offering many suggestions for restaurants and shopping. As we travel to Florence frequently, we found the location to be a centralized hub for walking throughout the city.

Hospedou-se por 24 diárias em dez. de 2019

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

David W., Brisbane Australia

23 de jan. de 2014

Perfect in Florence

There are 3 things of importance in an apartment to make your holiday stay great. This place has them . Position - close to the main Railway station-10 mins walk - the Doumo and Central Florence -5-10 mins walk.All the major attractions with in walking distance.Great shops, restaurants, and pastry shops just downstairs, or around the corner. Great Apartment - very elegant and has everything, much you won't use as we ate out a lot, but all you need is there. Most important for the travellers is the presence of a LIFT !! With the proximity of the busy little streets, double glazing of the bedroom made it totally quiet, so a good sleep after a lot of walking daily was both needed, and obtained.there are 2 other apartments in this former home of one of the owners, which do not back on to the street, but we had perfect sleeps. Helpful and attentive owners- the owners met us,explained the apartment, had maps and information books , and were available for advice or help if necessary. We could not recommend this apartment and the owners more highly!

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Diane L.

6 de nov. de 2014

Perfect location and generously sized

We spent 2 weeks at the Prisco and had a wonderful stay. Mikki and Franco were warm hosts who made certain that we had everything we needed. The apartment is very spacious and has a fully equipped kitchen. The location is perfect walking distance to pretty much everywhere you would want to see in the city. Florence is a late night city, especially on the weekends so expect some lively noise from the street below. However, there is very little vehicle traffic. A sound proof glass door has been installed from the small patio off the bedroom and it is 100% effective. The bathroom has been updated and includes a bidet. The only minor issue is that the shower/tub might be too small for a very tall or large person. This is typical of most European baths. Lastly, the wireless internet connection was quite good. There is also a printer available. We highly recommend the Prisco to anyone planning to spend time in Florence who wants gracious, comfortable, and spacious accommodations in a perfectly situated neighborhood. We had a fabulous stay and so will you! We also highly recommend Italy Perfect. All was as described on their website and our stay was everything we could have wanted.

8/10 - Boa

Robert W.

30 de abr. de 2022

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, localização e precisão do anúncio

Location, Space, Comfort

Location couldn't be better (close to transport, churches, galleries, food, markets). Space to move around (3 adults for a while ... no one in anyone's pocket; well furnished for minor entertaining [we had friends from Rome, London, Portugal, and Cape Town for coffee and chat]/ but minor problems with kitchen furnishings). Comfortable for we two (lift for us over 70s helped); short stay by son in living room, however, proved there should have been more than "advice" about noise; public amenities (restaurants, etc.) as described by other reviewers were a decided plus as were the charming "greeters". Somewhat over-managed, with Italy Perfect deciding not the check time zones before an unsolicited call after initial booking and the apparent plethora of requirements including another interface, in addition to VRBO, demanding attention with little in return for the time. I guess it's hard dealing with properties from abroad and proximate simultaneously. Light, sunny, airy, and central, the flat was for 14 days over Easter, a real gem. Personally, however, we would not deal with the over-management again. Our thanks to the "greeters" for their generosity of spirit.

Hospedou-se por 13 diárias em abr. de 2022

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

23 de jun. de 2015

A wonderful 6 days in Florence

Our 6 night stay in Florence was wonderful, thanks in large part to our stay in Prisco - a clean, bright, spacious, and well-appointed apartment that was no more than a 30 minute walk to all of old-world Florence's major sites. Our lovely Italian hosts Mikki and Franco welcomed us with a helpful orientation, a bottle of chianti, and spot-on recommendations for restaurants and city sites. The 3rd floor apartment on a lovely cobblestone street had everything we needed, and everything, including the elevator, washing machine and all of the small appliances worked well. We quickly settled in as part of the neighborhood and relished the fact that we could walk the city for hours and come back to "our own place" to lunch on the cheeses, fresh fruit, bread and prosciutto that we bought at the central market earlier that day,(a must stop if you are a foody.) The size of the apartment was more than adequate for the two of us and could easily accommodate a family, (the bedroom alone at 16 x 20 was the size of many studios). With the tall windows open we could let in the sounds of the city which included the every present motor scooters and the chatter of folks strolling around. Thankfully, a sound-proofing full glass door in the small bedroom balcony window reduced most to the street noise at night. We found the Italy Perfect folks a pleasure to work with. The rental process was simple and straightforward, and we found the information they provided to help prepare us for the trip invaluable. We would highly recommend both Italy Perfect and the Prisco apartment and look forward to renting from them again when we return to Florence.

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Michael M., Virginia Beach, Virginia U.S.A.

6 de nov. de 2014

A Perfect Week in a Perfect Location

Our weeklong stay in Prisco Apartment was a most enjoyable experience. The apartment was quite large, very well appointed (the kitchen was beautifully done and would rival any kitchen in the US), beautifully decorated, and perfectly located. It more than met our expectations. The owners, Miki and Franco, were very helpful in getting us settled in and satisfied our every need, even going beyond the norm by presenting us with a bottle of Champagne and a nice bottle of Italian wine to help us celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. The apartment was very comfortable and it really felt as if we were coming home when we returned each afternoon from our visit to the wonders of Florence. It was truly our home away from home. The locations is perfect, about 10 to 20 minute walk from all of the many exciting attractions of Florence and less than a 10 minute walk from the train station. It is close to excellent restaurants and just a couple of doors away from a wonderful bakery that became our stop each day upon our return to the apartment. My wife and I are in our early 70's so the fact that there was an elevator was an important feature for us. The streets of Florence can be quite noisy both day and night, but the triple-paned door installed on the bedroom window kept the noise out so it never effected our sleep. We would definitely return to this apartment if and when we are back in Florence. I have already recommended the Prisco apartment to our friends and told them that they must check out the many offerings of Italy Perfect if they are planning a visit to Italy. Once you have stayed in an apartment you will never return to a hotel room. The arrangements for our stay were handled without difficulty and the information provided by Italy Perfect prior to our arrival in Florence was of great assistance in getting us off on the right foot. Thanks to all for everything done to make our stay in Florence so perfect and so very memorable.

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Anne and Bill H., Olympia, Washington

12 de abr. de 2016

What a beautiful apartment!

The Prisco is a really beautiful apartment in a very old building off the Via de Tornabuoni, an elegant shopping street, and just up from the Arno. The living room was very large and comfortable, the bedroom was so elegant, and the kitchen and bathroom were perfect. The windows in the living room/kitchen and the bedroom were nearly floor to ceiling, making the apartment light-filled during the day and romantic at night. Our greeters, Miki and Franco, were kind and attentive and reliable. The apartment could not have been more centrally located. We walked everywhere, including to the Uffizi, the Piazza della Repubblica, the Accademia, the Pitti Palace, and the Duomo. It's about an 8 minute walk from the train station to the apartment. We had reservations at the Uffizi and the Accademia, which we strongly recommend. The museum behind the Duomo is not to be missed, both for the doors of the Baptistry and for Michelangelo's last Pieta. St Mark's English Church, just across the Arno, (stmarksitaly.com/music-arts/opera-at-st-marks) hosts a really fine opera company in a small and lovely setting. We saw a memorable performance of Madame Butterfly there. We also recommend Walks of Italy (www.walksofitaly.com), which provides a number of different tours. We went on the day long Tuscany tour to Siena, to a winery with a multi-course lunch, and to San Gimignano, a really charming hill town. We spent a week in Florence and still did not see all the great Renaissance art that we wanted to see. There is history and art everywhere. An extraordinary place. Tips and suggestions: The bakery three doors down from the apartment (Forno Top) has outstanding breads and pastries. We shopped at a couple of small delis on via del Spada for lunch and some dinners. The La Spada restaurant has take-out - ask Miki about that. Hats off to ItalyPerfect! We read everything they sent, followed all their instructions, relied on them totally, and were never never disappointed. For example, we went to Frizzoni, the leather shop they recommended, and found a number of reasonably priced purses for our family members at home. ItalyPerfect is a great company. I've recommended them to all my friends, and wouldn't hesitate to rent one of their apartments/villas again. In fact, I'm planning on doing just that.