This large apartment is a step back in time with old world charm and modern amenities, having wood beamed ceilings, bricked arches, terracotta floors, and plastered walls. It quickly became home for me for the month I lived here. My favorite spot to sit was by the opened window in the kitchen. I used this as my office and eating area. From here you could feel the warm summer breeze and listen to the distant sounds of the city. In the morning I could hear the tolling bell from the Duomo's campanile telling me it was time to go to work. The apartment is centrally located being a 15 minute walk to the train station and a 10 minute walk to the Duomo. Food chooses were numerable, with Simbiosi Organic Pizza restaurant a short 5 minute walk where they served brick oven style gourmet pizza for 10 euro! Restorante Le Fonticine on via Nationale, a 5 minutes walk from the apartment specializes in Florentine steaks and you will want to go back! The apartment is a perfect spot to keep cool on a hot summer day with its cool terracotta floors and plastered walls. Air conditioning and the short use of a dehumidifier kept the living environment comfortable. The apartment is very secure with a secured "buzz in" outside entrance and a door gate and front door to unlock before entering. The terrace doors can also be opened to provide additional outside air into the space. The terrace was a great feature also brioght in additional natural light and provided a place to have an Italian, homecooked meal al fresco! The apartment is laid out in a direct line connected by hallways. The bedroom is in the front of the apartment, very quiet and excellent for sleeping in for there is no window and the modern kitchen is at the opposite end. It seems a "long" walk from one end to the other, the apartment is so spacious! This is truly a unique space and very affordable. Espresso awaits you in the kitchen for here can be found an espresso machine! I recommend you make this your next home while visiting the city of Firenze!