Raffaella's apartment in Florence is superb. We were greeted by a friend of Raffy's who was extremely helpful and showed us around the apartment and offered advise on local shops and restaurants. The location is perfect for all the wonderful sights in Florence and it was very easy to go back to the apartment for a rest and cool down in the air conditioning. It is literally minutes from the Duomo Cathedral and surrounding area and it felt very safe walking around at all times of day or night. We highly recommend staying here, you won't be disappointed.