The Loft (approx 500 sq ft) is a completely renovated apartment one flight up in an elevator building located just a few steps from Piazza Santa Croce, in the historical center of Florence. Enjoy the experience of living among the ancient palazzos once inhabited by the city aristocracy.

BEDROOM:
The Loft features hardwood floors and high original beamed ceilings (12') which allow a mezzanine bedroom (queen size bed or two twins) with spacious closet space.

The living room provides a comfortable queen size sofa bed, a flat screen satellite TV and two large luminous windows facing a narrow street, typical of old Florence.

Dining area with table for 4 and fully equipped, modern kitchen with all the modern finishes. Guests will enjoy a fully renovated tiled bathroom with shower stall, and washer and dryer, still very rate in Italy.

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Loft will be your home away from home as it is in an idyllic location, close to all of the excitement and convenience the historical center of Florence has to offer.

PLEASE NOTE:
All Italian villa rentals are for 7 nights, beginning and ending on Saturdays, unless otherwise noted.

FEATURES
- Electricity, water, and gas upon consumption
- Heating: 80 Euro per week - if used
- Final cleaning: 70 Euro for 2 pax/90 Euro for 3-4 pax
- Final cleaning included
- Housekeeping service (upon availability): 12 Euro per hour
- WiFi internet access 10 Euro per week
- Telephone charges extra
- Security deposit: 500 Euro per week held at the agency by credit card guarantee

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What to do in Florence?
Surrounded by hills, Florence rises on the banks of the Arno River. One of the greatest art centers of Italy, Florence is home to the Accademia, where you can view Michelangelo's "David", as well as the Uffizi gallery, arguably the most important art gallery in the world.

Tour the cathedral with its pink, white and green marble facade and marvel at its remarkable Duomo by Brunelleschi and the gold Paradise door of the Baptistery. Continue to the Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence since the 1300s. Then stroll by the charming jewelry shops of Ponte Vecchio. There is nothing like enjoying a morning coffee and truffle panini at the celebrated Procacci bar before setting out for a serious morning of shopping on Via Tournabuoni. Take a day to scour the Gucci, Armani and Yves Saint Laurent outlets in the outskirts of the city.

For those wishing to explore some of Tuscany's other treasures, one of the best ways to see the region is by automobile. The small fortress cities are within easy driving distance of one another, and each offers its own special appeal, from the picturesque medieval cities of San Gimignano and Volterra to Pisa with its Leaning Tower and Lucca with its impressive Renaissance walls. Visit seaside resorts like Viareggio, Elba, and Forte de Marmi. Do not forget other worthwhile Chianti sights such as the wine villages of Castellina, Radda and Volpaia.

Siena is also not to be missed. Siena is a beautifully preserved medieval city, constructed of checkerboard brick, and crowned by its Duomo. It was the seat of the Ghibellines who often crossed swords with the Florentine Guelfs during the 13th century. Other highlights of Siena include the beautiful Piazza del Campo where on July 2nd and August 16th of each year the famous Palio takes place.