This apartment was in a wonderful neighborhood having local restaurants and many shops. If you prefer to cross the Vecchio bridge into other parts of Florence, this apartment is an easy walk through a safe neighborhood. Lorenzo provided a portable wifi device that enabled us to use our mobile phones to locate places to visit and seek restaurants. We found it invaluable and at no extra charge from Lorenzo. For anyone wanting to stay near the major attractions of Florence, but not downtown and in a more neighborhood setting, Lorenzo's apartment is the place. Just like any major city, we heard some street noise on occasion, but that was to be expected and not a distraction from our pleasant stay. This newly remodeled apartment is current in all its features and fully equipped. When we return to Florence, we will stay here again.