The most important aspect of this accommodation to us was its location. In a quiet, residential street yet mere minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the major attractions and restaurants. We were initially a bit concerned about the level of graffiti in the area but graffiti in Italy is a bit like tweeting in paint, displaying a personal or political message and not the mindless rubbish that is the norm in the UK. Be warned – there are many, many great restaurants in easy walking distance, all with fantastic food that after a few days may impinge somewhat on your waistline. As a remedy, there are also many, many fascinating art/historical locations to visit on foot that can help you to walk off some of those extra calories. Be sure to visit the Mercato Centrale – it looks forbidding from outside but is a treasure trove of fresh produce, meats, fish & cheese in abundance - the kind of foody Italy that you just have to be a part of.
Rosy was the perfect host, greeting us at the apartment, explaining all the essentials of living in a new place. She also left comprehensive guides to the apartment and the locality which were very useful.
Staying in this apartment meant that we felt that we weren’t visiting Florence but we were living in Florence.