We couldn't have had a more blissful time in this oasis of an apartment in Florence! The photos start to describe how ornately decorated, but we didn't realize the amount of history (beginning in the 1300's) represented within each piece of furniture and painting, even the building itself all designed to complement the Duomo! Vasily took the time to provide a detailed tour of the apartment and pointed out all of the highlights, provided a history and description of the decorations, and left snacks, fruit, and breakfast and amazing coffee! This place was well air-conditioned, very important given 95+ degree F days, and the furniture elegant yet still welcoming. We loved sitting up against the balcony with a glass of wine to people-watch and enjoy the beautiful view of the Duomo, so close you could almost touch it and in the morning we enjoyed the church bells! At the same time, closing the outside windows made the noises from the crowds disappear for peaceful sleeping. The location is like no other and is central and convenient to EVERYTHING. We would love to stay there again and highly highly recommend. This apartment helped make Florence the #1 favorite of our tour of Italy!