Apartments Rental Florence Centre Oltrarno 3 to 6 pers.  

Overview

APARTMENTS FLORENCE CENTRE OLTRARNO

The Palazzo is a magnificent building that houses 8 luxury apartments and was carefully renovated to ensure all modern comforts without giving up on its beauty and atmosphere. In fact its ancient decorative elements have been wisely preserved. The stairs are built in the eternal "pietra serena", the ceilings have exposed beams and ancient frescoes come to light everywhere. The building also boasts a large triangular lift that connects the 8 apartments spread over 3 floors. On e of these apartments has also a covered "loggia" on the third floor. Each apartment is characterized by its own atmosphere that will take you back to past eras without having to give up modern comforts.
The building offers 8 fully furnished luxury apartments ranging from studio to 3-bedrooms, each of which has: a well-equipped kitchen, marble bathrooms, Wi-Fi internet, satellite TV and all the modern comforts.

The Palazzo is a typical example of Florentine architecture dating back to the sixteenth century located on via dei Serragli, in the Florentine Oltrarno area; one of the most characteristic neighborhoods of this amazing city. The building is a few steps from Palazzo Pitti and Santo Spirito and only 5/10 minutes walk from the main monuments such as the Duomo, Piazza Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, the Bargello museum and the Science museum in Piazza de ' Giudici. The Oltrarno is characterized by narrow streets paved with cobblestones, artisan shops, bars, cafes, typical Tuscan restaurants, grocery stores, souvenir shops and museums. Everywhere history emerges and even the daily and night life is not neglected, in fact Piazza Santo Spirito boasts a delightful market every morning and a lively nightlife.

The 8 apartments (3 to 6 persons, details on request)are 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 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 vehicle’s number plate and forward it to the appropriate police headquarters.
Transports publiques

The public bus service in Florence is provided by "Ataf".
The nearest bus stop to the house is on Piazza Nazario Sauro about 5 minutes walking distance, and the bus n° is 11 or C4.
Otherwise it is always possible to call a taxi calling one of these numbers: +39 0554242 or +39 0554390.