Federico's place is the perfect place to enjoy Firenze. Federico's welcome was very kind and warmful. He was very easy to contact by mail or phone. And he gave us a lot of tips on the area that where very useful. The location of the place is optimal: it is only 10mn walking distance from the Palazzo Vecchio, or the Uffizi but in the Oltrarno which is less touristic than these areas. It is also 2mn walking distance from to me, what is one of the most beautiful place in Firenze: piazza San Spirito where locals and visitors mingle in restaurants and bars. The view you get from the top of the building is absolutely georgeous! I've been to Florence several times before, and frankly I never had a view like this. Before going out for dinner me and my girlfriend would sip a glass of Tuscan wine, with some cheese and olive and reflect upon the splendor of the Medicis while watching the sun setting down on the Duomo and the hills surrounding the city.... Splendid! The stairs are a bit steep indeed, but that's nothing extreme for people in good shape. This is kind of a stairway to heaven in Firenze. I would recommend the place to all my friends.