Luca's apartment was a beautiful oasis to the packed tourist destinations of Florence! Wonderfully airy and stylishly decorated the apartment boasted a beautiful old wooden door entrance on a side street off some of the major shopping streets in Florence. A vaulted entrance way led to a elevator and then to our front door. We were met by Luca's staff and she graciously gave us many local recommendations and destinations on a map of Florence. We were minutes away from all the spectacular sights of Florence but just off the main streets enough to be on a quiet street and get the feel for the real Florence. Beyond the main attractions of Florence, visitors must eat and shop at the Mercato di San Lorenzo--local vendors of leather and Florentine food with a stunning food court on the 2nd floor with so many incredible choices of the local food. We were able to sit and watch soccer with the locals cheering their favorite team on! This experience topped of 2 spectacular days in Florence. Our 2 teenage daughters loved it!