We stayed for 4 days at this wonderful 3rd floor walk-up apartment in Oltrarno on the famous Vial Maggio - which leads to the Ponte Santa Trinita - the next bridge across the Arno downriver from the most famous bridge in Florence - the Ponte Vecchio. The apartment itself is a delight. Some fabulous works of art on the walls, a well appointed kitchen, bathroom (with a bidet) and a comfortable bedroom and living room overlooking the Via Maggio - meaning traffic noise - but much of which can be quelled by closing the shutters. Alessandra, our hostess,was a delight and saw to our every need.

Not to be missed: the wonderful candy store downstairs, ESPECIALLY the home-baked, lightly sugarcrusted croissants (called "brioche" in Italy). Get 'em while their hot - just follow the wonderful smells in the morning stairwell. They are to die for!

Thanks for many wonderful memories in Firenze, Alessandra. We hope to return!

Truly luxurious living in Florence.