We found this apartment to be a gem in the heart of this vibrant and ancient city, right where we wanted to be for Christmas and New Years's celebrations. Location location location, and only one flight up! Just minutes walking to most of the major museums and the Duomo area, wonderful restaurants all around, great shops right on the doorstep. It is a very European apartment in an old and code-restricted building. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with good furnishings; the kitchen is very well equipped. As Americans, it took some learning to use the gas stove, but we got it. It also took some getting used to the sounds of the city, but that's part of the whole - the church bells, the occasional clip-clop of horses, the very good restaurant below whose owner is also a musician. We always travel with earplugs! We stayed for 3 weeks and were very comfortable and would gladly seek to rent this apartment again.