Staying in Fiora's beautiful apartment was truly a high point of my mother's and my five-day visit to Florence to see my daughter there. In a gorgeous old building with a plant-filled courtyard that's worth the price of admission, the apartment is elegant and homey at the same time, and has been appointed with everything a visitor could possible need. From the soaring, 15-foot-high ceilings, to the charming upholstery, to the washing machine, to the lace wastepaper baskets and cologne in the bathroom, the ambience and decor are wonderful. Fiora is a gracious and elegant host, too--she even baked some biscotti for our breakfast and gave superb recommendations for restaurants and shopping nearby. Much of Florence is within walking distance or a bus or easy cab ride of the apartment and if I could live there, I would! Thank you, Fiora, for a fantastic experience.