The apartment is just as described. Does the description include 4.5 meter ceilings in the bedroom and living room? I believe Francoise (Mattia's mother) told us the building dates from the 1300s while the staircase and reinforcements are modern metal. We liked the combination. The location is good, a 10 min walk from the station and close to the duomo. Not much of a view but the street is lively so we could hear music from some bars in the evening (not at all too loud though).