This apartment is in a super convenient location - about a ten minute walk from downtown Florence. This is a good thing because the main tourist area of Florence is so busy, it can be overwhelming. Plus, this neighborhood is much more authentic and beautiful. Gabriele's place is a gorgeous old building with the typical huge doorways, high ceilings, lots of marble and stone. The best part was the view over the city of Florence from the window. Gabriele himself is a cultured, friendly and worldly person. He shared lots of wine and food with me and even invited me to eat with him and his friends on the balcony. Although I was a bit worn down from traveling and had a cold, this was a fantastic experience. I do recommend Florence in the off season though, I found it overwhelming in May.