Max's place is wonderful. The picture from his terrace makes it look like the Duomo is a few blocks away. It's not. It's next door. I will miss the sound of church bells when I get home. The apartment is a walkup, 4th floor (in U.S. terms), so make sure you can handle that. Despite being "right there," the apartment is on the back side of the cathedral, so it feels secluded while at the same time a thirty second walk from the thick of things. Fifteen minute walk to train, ten to Ponte Vecchio. Clean, quiet, comfortable apartment, and Max is a good communicator. I can't recommend this place enough. Next time on Florence, I hope to be able to stay there again!