Fernando met us at the apartment and went above and beyond acquainting us with his fabulous apartment and the city. The loft apartment fits the artisitic theme of Florence and is a vurtual showplace. A welcoming host, faint strains of Vivaldi , a stunning personal collection of art from floor to cieling, sunlight through open windows and a bottle of sparkling wine greeted us. With top notch restraurants at our doorsteop and most major signts nearby we still experienced the feel of an off the beaten path neighborhood. Thanks Fernando for making this a most memorable visit. Joe and Peggy