RESIDENZA SUITE

Modern, bright and elegant apartment located in the Oltrarno area of Florence just few steps away from the Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 complete bathrooms and it can accommodate up to 7 people.

Located on the fourth floor, with elevator, of a building on via Maggio. Thanks to the presence of other apartments in the same building, 'Palazzo Maggio' it is possible to rent out multiple apartments for a group of friends or a large family, it can sleep up to 29 people.
Apartment is a classically furnished apartment with 2 bedrooms and 2 complete bathrooms with shower , it can host up to 7 people. The apartment is very welcoming and has been completely brought back to life, allowing for its beauty and authenticity to stand out. This apartment is very large and has a lovely terrace that shows a partial view of the Palazzo Pitti. It has two master bedrooms of which one is in the loft on top of the living room. On the inside of one of the bedrooms there is a door that brings the guests to the third bedroom with a single bed and a large closet. The living room has a pull out couch and an iron dining table, from here the guest can reach the well furnished marble kitchen. From both the kitchen and the living room can the guests reach the terrace where they can admire part of the city.
Ideal for a group of friends or for a family that is looking for a short term apartment. In this unique rental the guests will feel at home and will be close to the main attractions of the city.

Area
The apartment is located in the Oltrarno district in Florence’s historic city. The name “Oltrarno” literally means “beyond the Arno” 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 artisans’ quarter, the Oltrarno still boasts today many lovely antique shops and artisans’ studios (particularly furniture and leather-workers) and Via Maggio remains the focus of Florence’s 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.

Parking
Florence city centre is a ZTL zone which means a “limited traffic zone” 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 one of the private garages in the centre (the one nearest the apartment you are staying in) and 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 vehicle’s number plate and forward it to the appropriate police headquarters.


Facilities

No Smoking
Dishwasher
Ironing Set
Hairdryer
Maintenance services
Baby cot
Washing machine
House linens (sheets & towels)
Safe box
Internet
Satellite TV
Elevator
Coffee machine
Air conditioning
walking distance to town