After Paris, Barcelona and Rome, we found Riccardo's apartment enormous! Riccardo was a fantastic host – showing us around, answering all our questions, leaving a bowl of fruit and booking our taxi to the station. We especially loved Riccardo's hilarious and handy 'tips' for local restaurants, which he has printed in both Italian and English. The apartment itself is clean, spacious, nicely decorated and the balcony has stunning views of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore – especially at sunset. The ladies at the bakery next door are lovely, even if your Italian is terrible (like mine). Easy walk to the centre of Florence. Thanks again Riccardo for a fabulous stay!