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Beautiful apartment just outside the center of Florence
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Rental Price65 Euro per room per nightPrice includes following expenses
Description of objectAbout the apartment (Sleeps 2-4 people):It has a private entrance with foyer, a corridor that’s leads to a large and airy living room with a fireplace, fully functional. There’s a large table in the living-room for up to 8 sits near a wall of windows, overlooking the hillside of Florence. It also has a pull-out sofa bed for 2 people. There is an equipped kitchen. The bedroom has a queen bed and a walk out access to the garden, with a beautiful view of Duomo. There is a private bathroom just down the hall with a shower. Amenities: Satellite TV, a washing machine, a stove, an oven, a refrigerator(freezer, an iron and ironing board, parking included. Location. The apartment is located just outside the center of Florence, on the hills above Careggi Hospital and the University of Florence, in a beautiful villa surrounded by olive groves, fresh air, beautiful gardens, and a breathtaking view of the city. A bus stops sure in front of the gate, and it runs every hour. The bus rides will take you less than 20 minutes rides into the center, or if you prefer, I would be happy to drive you in town and pick you up again for reasonable price. Otherwise, if you are bringing a car with you, parking will be no problem. Location of objectThe best-known site and crowning architectural jewel of Florence is the domed cathedral of the city, Santa Maria del Fiore, known as The Duomo. The magnificent dome was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. The nearby Campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery buildings are also highlights. Both the dome itself and the campanile are open to tourists and offer excellent views; The dome, 600 years after its completion, is still the largest dome built in brick and mortar in the world[4].In 1982, the historic center of Florence (Italian: centro storico di Firenze) was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO for the importance of its cultural heritages. The center of the city is contained in medieval walls that were built in the 14th century to defend the city after it became famous and important for its economic growth. At the heart of the city in Piazza della Signoria is Bartolomeo Ammanati's Fountain of Neptune (1563-1565), which is a masterpiece of marble sculpture at the terminus of a still functioning Roman aqueduct. The Arno river, which cuts through the old part of the city, is as much a character in Florentine history as many of the men who lived there. Historically, the locals have had a love-hate relationship with the Arno — which alternated from nourishing the city with commerce, and destroying it by flood. Facade and Campanile (bell tower) of Santa Maria del Fiore. The Baptistery can be seen in the right foreground. Facade and Campanile (bell tower) of Santa Maria del Fiore. The Baptistery can be seen in the right foreground. One of the bridges in particular stands out as being unique — The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge), whose most striking feature is the multitude of shops built upon its edges, held up by stilts. The bridge also carries Vasari's elevated corridor linking the Uffizi to the Medici residence (Palazzo Pitti). First constructed by the Etruscans in ancient times, this bridge is the only one in the city to have survived World War II intact. The church of San Lorenzo contains the Medici Chapel, the mausoleum of the Medici family - the most powerful family in Florence from the 15th to the 18th century. Nearby is the Uffizi Gallery, one of the finest art museums in the world - founded on a large bequest from the last member of the Medici family. The Uffizi ("offices") itself is located at the corner of Piazza della Signoria, a site important for being the centre of Florence civil life and government for centuries (Signoria Palace is still home of the community government): the Loggia dei Lanzi was the set of all the public ceremonies of the republican government. Many well known episodes of history of art and political changes were staged here, such as: * In 1301, Dante was sent into Exile from here (a plaque on one of the walls of the Uffizi commemorates the event). * 26 April 1478 Jacopo de'Pazzi and his retainers try to raise the city against the Medici after the plot known as The congiura dei Pazzi (The Pazzi conspiracy) who murdered Giuliano di Piero de' Medici and wounded his brother Lorenzo; the Florentines seized and hanged all the members of the plot that could be apprehended from the windows of the Palace. * In 1497, it was the location of the Bonfire of the Vanities instigated by the Dominican friar and preacher Girolamo Savonarola * On the 23 May 1498 the same Savonarola and two followers were hanged and burnt at the stake (a round plate in the ground commemorates the very spot were he was hanged) * In 1504, Michelangelo's David (now replaced by a reproduction as the original was moved indoors to the Accademia dell'Arte del Disegno), was installed in front of the Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio). It is still the setting for a number of statues by other sculptors such as Donatello, Giambologna, Ammannati and Cellini, although some have been replaced with copies to preserve the priceless originals. Uffizi and Palazzo Vecchio. Uffizi and Palazzo Vecchio. In addition to the Uffizi, Florence has other world-class museums. The Bargello concentrates on sculpture, containing many priceless works of art created by such sculptors as Donatello, Giambologna, and Michelangelo. The Accademia dell'Arte del Disegno (often simply called the Accademia) collection's highlights are Michelangelo's David and his unfinished Slaves. Across the Arno is the huge Pitti Palace containing part of the Medici family's former private collection. In addition to the Medici collection the palace's galleries contain a large number of Renaissance works, including several by Raphael and Titian as well as a large collection of modern art, costumes, cattiages, and porcelain. Adjoining the Palace are the Boboli Gardens, elaborately landscaped and with many interesting sculptures. The Santa Croce basilica, originally a Franciscan foundation, contains the monumental tombs of Galileo, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Dante (actually a cenotaph), and many other notables. Other important basilicas and churches in Florence include Santa Maria Novella, San Lorenzo, Santo Spirito and the Orsanmichele, and the Tempio Maggiore Great Synagogue of Florence. Florence has been the setting for numerous works of fiction and movies, including the novels and associated films Hannibal, Tea with Mussolini and A Room with a View. Today, the city is so rich in art that some first time visitors experience the Stendhal syndrome as they encounter its art for the first time. Town: Italy, Florence, FlorenceFlorence (Italian: Firenze, Florentia and Fiorenza) is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany, and of the province of Florence. It is the most populous city in Tuscany and has a population of approximately 364,779.The city lies on the Arno River and is known for its history and its importance in the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, especially for its art and architecture. A centre of medieval European trade and finance, the city is often considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance; in fact, it has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages.[1] It was long under the de facto rule of the Medici family. From 1865 to 1870 the city was also the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. The "historic centre of Florence" continues to attract millions of tourists each year and was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1982. Florence is also home of Serie A team ACF Fiorentina. Arrival and distancesArrival day: anyDistance to next airport: Peretola 4 Km Distance to next trainstation: Rifredi 3 Km Distance to next motorway: Firenze Nord 5 Km Distance to next shop: 2 Km Sport facilities nearbyCycling, Swimming, Tennis,Theme of holidays
Total sleeping facilities and distributionTotal number of sleeping facilities: 2
BathroomsNo. of bathrooms: 1
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