Arrived into Florence by train at Milano Centrale to experience the Duomo. A quick ride on the yellow line Metro train found me face to face with the Duomo four stops later. Another 8 minute walk from the Duomo found me in the elevator up to Mauro’s wonderful apartment. I arrived early and Mauro was able to accommodate an early check in where I was met with the apartments caretaker who placed me on the phone with Mauro, so we never actually met in person. The apartment is fantastic in both taste of décor and perfection of location. Later in the evening, after touring the Duomo, I sat on the private balcony sipping wine while listening to the sounds of the city. In particular I started to hear opera emanating from the street below (which is pedestrian only by the way), which drew me back out into the street to find a young soprano street performing…simply amazing! I could not have been more pleased and highly recommend Mauro’s apartment!!!