Sylvia's neighborhood is very central to all museums, galleries, Santa Croce, the Duomo and Babtistry, Galleria Academmia, Medici Chapel, Uffizzi etc. It has many restaurants frequented by local people, markets, patisseries, within a one block radius. We loved it. The Santa Maria Novella station is within a 10-15 minute walking distance and our first night we hauled our luggage so we could see the Duomo lit up. This was pretty adventurous for two 75 year olds. We arrived in the evening and Sylvia was busy, but she had arranged that a charming young man welcome us and help bring our luggage up the many stairs. We keenly appreciated his help and welcome. Several days later we met Sylvia who is a treasure.
The apartment had an exquisite blend of a 500 year old building with antique charm, architectural detail, high ceilings, and such contemporary conveniences as an excellent shower/glass cooktop in an antique wood cabinet + Wi-fi. Being on the top floor we had the joy of exposed roof beams and a view of neighbor's charming rooftop gardens as well as an exquisite view of the ground floor garden with its fountain and trees. Waking up each morning to witness 8 sunrises was
was bliss in this mecca for art lovers.

Sylvia herself is a delightful lady and we left with warm hopes of returning next summer.