Riccardo’s apartment is a true gem within the beautiful city of Florence. It combines old world architecture with modern amenities for a perfect ambiance and level of comfort. From the minute you see the apartment (next to the Arno, across from the Uffizi, very close to the Boboli Gardens and next door to a gelateria!), you know you’ve found an amazing place. The special touches like beautiful marble and tile, wide staircases, the elevator and the gorgeous terrace with so many trees, flowers and birds make this a very special place. Ricardo is so friendly upon arrival and took the time to orient us to the apartment and to the city in general. It felt so nice to have such a warm welcome after our long flight. Ricardo also made wonderful restaurant recommendations that took us off the tourist route. He was available for recommendations at a minute’s notice which made our trip so easy. If this apartment is available, don’t hesitate to book it ~ it’s a true treasure!