We traveled throughout Italy and this apartment is easily the best location. It truly is in the middle of it all. There is one road that connects the Duomo with Vecchio and this apartment looks down on it. So at night when performers were out or there was a concert on the Vecchio stage, we just leaned out the window to watch. And it was very easy to come home for a few hours of relaxation in the afternoon after sightseeing. We really enjoyed meandering around all the little streets. The location made that very easy as its easy to find your way home when you just need to find the cathedral. There is no lift to the apartment but climbing stairs is a big part of any vacation in Italy - I believe this is a country of a trillion stairs!! We are a family of 5 and this space had plenty of room.