Upon arrival, Matteo generously met my wife and me at the tramline T2 stop in the city center and escorted us on a very short walk to his place. Matteo was able to operate an electric lift that carried our luggage up to his unit. The climb up to the top floor was well worth it! The view from his top floor patio is absolutely breathtaking. It was a magical spot for starting and ending the day. Despite the apartment being in a historic building (Galileo once lived in the building across the street!), Matteo has modernized the interior of his unit. There is tasteful tile throughout with an updated bathroom. We opened the skylight window above the bed which provided wonderfully cool fresh air throughout the night. Matteo was a source of useful information for nearby restaurants and coffee shops. His apartment is ideally located, before being a very short walk to the Medici Chapel, the Duomo, and other well-known attractions. A wonderful covered market is only a couple blocks away. Staying at Matteo’s place was a highlight of our trip to Italy!