The apartment was better than anticipated. It was very spacious and bright with shutters to keep everything quiet and dark at night. Coffee outside in the morning and a happy hour glass in the evening was a great benefit. We enjoyed seeing the sun reflecting on buildings across from us as it rose in the morning and watching sunset as it set behind the Cathedral. The location is close to everything but away from the noise - except perhaps the daily trumpet player at the cathedral. There are local shops including a very nice bakery/sweet shop just around the corner on way to train station. There is a fish and vegetable market by the cathedral- the odd shaped building. The Hop On Hop Off buses stop at cathedral, metro station around corner and easy walking to everything. Mario was there to help us and responded to any queries. The area is being renovated so you may see some run down buildings but others have been renovated. Don’t be concerned by any dated street view you may see.