We absolutely loved our time in this apartment! The view is simply breathtaking. The photos cannot do it justice. And to see the duomo from this elevated perspective and in the light of every time of day -- early morning, sunset, after dark -- is to appreciate its majesty in an utterly unique way. We also loved hearing music from the square every evening -- one night, an opera singer, another night a symphony concert was filmed on the Duomo steps.

The apartment itself is spotless, well-equipped and comfortable. Isa was so friendly and helpful. Her guest information book is full of useful information. The kitchen had everything we needed for preparing simple meals and was stocked with coffee, olive oil, vinegar, etc. For food shopping, within two blocks, there is both an excellent supermarket and a small Eataly, and the Mercato Centrale is a very short walk. Something we needed and I hope you don't...there is a 24hr, full-service pharmacy located at the train station, less than a 5 minute walk.

One thing to note: we were here in July in high season, and the noise in the square was very loud until 2 or 3am; if you are a light sleeper, bring earplugs or a white noise machine. But the noise and climbing the stairs are a very small price to pay for the remarkable view!