My grown daughter and I had a wonderful week in Florence, and Gian's beautiful apartment made a perfect home-away-from-home. It is conveniently located to all the sites in Florence, while not being in the frenzy of the most congested areas. It is a block from the Arno, near two international hotels, and on a street dotted with bakeries, grocery and produce stores, and restaurants. We cooked many simple meals at home in his well-stocked kitchen. Don't miss the enchanting church, Chiesa di Ognissanti, across the street, with it's breathtaking mural of Ghirlandaio's Last Supper off of the neighboring cloister. Gian was gracious and helpful to us in gathering information and making a taxi reservation for us given our limited Italian. Thank you Gian! We hope to be back!