Samuel’s apartment is centrally located in Florence, on a lively street just a couple of blocks from the Duomo, the Plaza della Repubblica, upscale shops and good restaurants. The apartment is nicely decorated and very comfortable. Its two bedrooms overlook the dome of the Duomo and one even has a small balcony with a table and chairs. Several times a day we were treated to the sonorous ringing of the bells of the Duomo and other nearby churches. We also appreciated the air conditioning, the clothes washer/dryer and the noise cancelling glass door between the living room/kitchen area and the bedrooms. The apartment is up several flights of stairs, but Samuel is in the process of installing an elevator up to the apartment. Samuel is a very good host – he responded quickly to our questions before we arrived at the apartment, provided us with maps of Florence and gave us directions to various sights and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again.