- apartments in Florence, Italy

FLORENCE: A TUSCAN TRAVELLER’S DELIGHT
Forgive us if we seem a little tongue-tied in describing Florence, but the truth is that the capital of Tuscany is such a spellbinding city that we find it difficult to know where to begin. Not only is Florence (Firenze to Italians) spectacularly beautiful, but it is also the cultural, artistic and architectural capital of Italy, as it has been since Renaissance times. Little wonder, then, that Florence remains a principal attraction for culture lovers from around the world – associated with such immortal names as Leonardo da Vinci, Dante Alighieri, Niccolo Machiavelli and Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Located in the centre of Tuscany, which is a beautiful province in it own right, Florence also houses the celebrated Duomo with the Brunelleschi cupola and the marble baptistery. As you wind your way along the quaint and narrow streets of the historic town centre (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and feast your eyes on the magnificent palaces, you will also be charmed by Florence's squares, with their typically Mediterranean atmosphere and relaxed ambience.

And how can you miss Florence’s outstanding churches, museums, and galleries? The Uffizi Galleries, one of the world’s most renowned art museums, will surely take up an entire day if you are serious about it. Then there is the Duomo, the Santo Spirito church and the Ponte Vecchio. In fact, there’s so much to see in Florence that we can’t possibly list it all, but here are some of the sights that you must see.

Apart from the Uffizi, the National Museum of the Bargello is one of Florence's most famous museums, housing splendid samples of Renaissance and Mannerist sculpture, including works by Michelangelo, Donatello, Bartolomeo Ammannati, Bartolomeo Bandinelli, Andrea and Jacopo Sansovino, and Antonio Rossellino. The Accademia is yet another storehouse of sculptures, among them Michelangelo’s immortal David and the unfinished Slaves.

Then there’s the Pitti Palace, the former home of the Medici family, the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, the Institute and Museum of the History of Science, housing the room of Galileo Galilei along with some of his original instruments, the American Cemetery, the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Ponte Vecchio (the only Florentine bridge to survive WW II), and the church of Santa Croce with the tombs of Galileo, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Dante.

We haven’t managed to get all the attractions of Florence on our list, so you need to see for yourself to find those out, but we have a far more comprehensive list of accommodation in Florence (www.yourwaytotuscany.com/Florence.htm) that we think will help you immensely. Whether you are looking for Florence hotels, exclusive luxury rental apartments, charmingly restored Florentine villas, or a simple bed & breakfast, we can tell you where to go.

HOW TO FIND THE BEST TUSCANY APARTMENT RENTALS

Tuscany is one of the finest regions of Italy, famed for its beautiful cities, gorgeous countryside, magnificent old palaces and churches, hospitable locals, excellent cuisine, and outstanding wines. The region receives hundreds of thousands of domestic and international tourists every year, and tourism is one of its largest industries. And while you, as a tourist, will find plenty to admire as you travel around the Tuscan countryside, what can you do to ensure that you stay at the best accommodations your money can buy? We have the answer, so come to us and we’ll show you the best Tuscany apartments to rent.

Imagine staying at the Casa Matilde – three wonderful rural apartments close to the village of Mercatale in the famous Chianti area (yes, the one with the world’s best wines). Casa Matilde is actually a rural house that dates back to 1200 AD, divided into three apartments, and furnished with impeccable taste. So on the one hand, while you can enjoy the charm of a medieval cottage, you will also have the benefit of a garden with barbecue, a furnished terrace, and a swimming pool.

Or take the Via di Mezzo Apartments near a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic centre of Florence. Located on the second floor of an 18th century building, the 120 sq. m apartment stands on a pleasant street in the heart of town, 150 yards from the Duomo, and 30 yards from the church of Sant’Ambrogio.

These are merely two of the many Tuscany rental apartments that you can access through us, at rates that are extremely reasonable. Besides, we offer you ultimate value for money because the apartments that we recommend are uniformly high quality, and tailor-made to suit all your requirements. We enable you to make direct contact with the owners of these apartments, and you will be able to check out each and every one of them before you decide on the Tuscany apartment that you wish to rent.

The apartments that we have selected are spread across a wide section of Tuscany, from Florence to Chianti near Florence to Siena to Pisa. So wherever you go, you can be sure that you will find the very best Tuscany rental apartments, yours for the duration of your visit. Not only will you have a pleasant stay in the choicest apartments in Tuscany, but we can also guarantee that once you have stayed in these apartments, you will want to stay nowhere else once you return to this beautiful land! For details, check out our comprehensive list of Tuscany apartments.

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