We travelled from Massachusetts, USA to visit Florence and absolutely LOVED this apartment!!!! Walking up the wide staircase to this top level apartment, you feel like you are stepping back to another time. Once you arrive, you are welcomed by a newly renovated space with modern amenities, comfortable beds, large bathrooms, lots of natural light, the privacy of thick walls, etc., etc. The view over the Piazza (significant in its own right) is incredible and, to our surprise, quiet during the day. We were also pleasantly surprised by how close we were to the Duomo (though annoyingly touristy, still incredible)... a 4 minute walk, if that. The location was also perfect for immediate access to food (for our two hungry children, ages 6 and 7); a turn onto any street off the Piazza and we had several options for a quick breakfast. If you're thinking about staying here, do!!! I can't think of a single negative thing to say.