The location of this apartment is unbelievably good for anyone visiting Florence's many treasures: the Duomo and its museum, the Accademia and its Michelangelo sculptures, the huge Uffizi Gallery, the Baptistry's sculpted "Gates of Paradise" doors, and other highlights. In addition, a large terrace full of plants, quite literally in the shadow of the Duomo, doubles the apartment's living space. An easy-to-use canopy folds out to provide a lot of shade over the terrace. Finally, an elevator makes the apartment easily accessible. As important as any of the above, our host, Mirko, was extremely responsive to our questions and requests throughout our four-day visit.