Chiara was the perfect host. She met us outside her lovely apartment and explained everything to us clearly and left us a bottle of wine and nibbles to welcome us. She was always on hand for questions as she lives nearby. Her apartment is an old medieval building that is tastefully decorated with modern appliances and furniture. It is a wonderful part of Florence with the city wall behind the building giving a quiet and restful sleep. It is a second floor apartment and the neighbourhood is full of places to eat and some funky stores with artists creating heir wares. It is across the bridge which faces the ponte vecchio, see we saw the ponte every day as we crossed into the city. Everything you need is within walking distance from via nicolo. A fantastic viewpoint is behind the street, Mont Mihelangelo which has amazing views over the city, also the church up on the hill is amazing and has art from some of the famous painters and their graves witching the church. Well worth a visit. Loved the Segway tour of Florence and the Uffizzi gallery. Loved the food, eat closer to the payment , quieter and better price. Chiara will give you info on places to eat and her notebook is great with comments from people who have stayed. Amazing ! Chiara, the apartment and Florence , what a wonderful experience!