Located on the second floor (with elevator) of Antellesi Palace, which dates back to the second half of sixteenth century , in a perfect position inside Piazza Santa Croce, in the heart of Florence city center. The facade of the building is one of the most relevant elements of the entire Square. The walll decoration consists of beautiful paintings which represent allegorical illustrations, cherubs, flowers, arabesque and plant elements. In this district there are streets full of shops, delightful restaurants and within a few minutes walk it's possible to reach the most important monuments of Florence.
The apartment is located in the Santa Croce district on the eastern edge of Florenceâs historic city centre. The area takes its name from one of the cityâs most remarkable churches. The Santa Croce neighborhood provides a rare glimpse of âoldâ Florence with lively markets and tiny leather and artisan workshops, including the flea market (Mercato delle Pulci) at Piazza dei Ciompi. The Mercato St. Ambrogio, the cityâs second main food market after the Mercato San Lorenzo, is within close walking distance too. Furthermore, the area is just a stoneâs throw from some of the cityâs main cultural attractions such as the Bargello Palace, which houses one of Italyâs most important museums, the Casa Buonarroti, (the former home of Michelangelo), Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio, not forgetting the magnificent Santa Croce church and museum. You will also enjoy the largest selection of boutique shops, bars, and typical restaurants and pizzerias within the city. Three of the finest and most expensive restaurants, Cibreo, Pinchiorri and Alle Murate are located nearby. There is also a good choice of mid-priced options. By night, Santa Croce becomes one of the liveliest parts of town and with its pedestrianised streets and illuminated buildings, it transforms into the perfect venue for an after-dinner glass of wine or evening stroll. For those choosing an apartment in this area, Santa Croce offers several food stores, supermarkets, laundrettes, and individual gift shops as well as being adequately served by the local public transport service.
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 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 vehicleâs number plate and forward it to the appropriate police headquarters.
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Apartment on one level in classical Florentine style (235 sq.mt - 2529 sq.ft), can host up to 6+1 people and offers 3 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms.
At the entrance a corridor leads on the right to the first bedroom with double bed(mattress 160 cm - can be divided) which has ensuite bathroom and direct access to the dining room.
On the left in the corridor is the second bedroom with two single beds (mattress 90 cm - can be joined together) with double glazing windows overlooking the Square. Follows the dining room furnished with 12 seater table; here there is a door which leads to a small hall with direct access to the first and the second bathrooms: the first one has both bathtube and shower stall, the second bathroom has a shower with curtain. There is also a small laundry room.
The door located on the the right of the living room leads to the third bedroom with double bed (mattress 160cm - can be divided) and the bathroom which has a shower with curtain. From the dining room it's possible to reach the living room, furnished with couches and flat screen Tv, which has direct access to the modern and well equipped kitchen with table and chairs and a relax zone with windows overlooking the Square.
Air conditioning: a split for each bedroom( 3 split), 1 split in the living room, 1 in the dining room, 1 in the kitchen and 1 in the small hall.
Gym: the building offers a fitness room, equipped with cyclette, stepper and tapis-roulant.
Follows the dining room furnished with 12 seater table;
From the dining room furnished with 12 seater table, it's possible to reach the living room, furnished with couches and flat screen Tv, which has direct access to a relax zone with windows overlooking the Square.
Apartment on one level in classical Florentine style (235 sq.mt - 2529 sq.ft), can host up to 6+1 people and offers 3 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms.
At the entrance a corridor leads on the right to the first bedroom with double bed (mattress 160 cm - can be divided).
On the left in the corridor is the second bedroom with two single beds (mattress 90 cm - can be joined together) with double glazing windows overlooking the Square.
The door located on the the right of the living room leads to the third bedroom with double bed (mattress 160cm - can be divided).
Air conditioning: a split for each bedroom( 3 split).
The living room has direct access to the modern and well equipped kitchen with table and chairs; dining area with table for 12 people.
The apartment has 4 full bathrooms.
One ensuite full bathroom.
A small hall with direct access to the first and the second bathrooms: the first one has both bathtube and shower stall, the second bathroom has a shower with curtain. There is also a small laundry room.
A bathroom with a shower with curtain.
The following might be to be paid extra: Extra Bed, Late Arrival, Late Arrival (after 23:00), Refundable Security Deposit, Tourist tax.
