High ceilings provide a striking setting for the beautiful antique chandelier in living room. Open plan layout is perfect for socializing.

After a full day of sightseeing, relax with an aperitif before heading out dinner at one of the wonderful neighborhood restaurants.

Tall arched windows overlooking Via della Spada grace the living room of Prisco apartment. Sofa converts to queen bed.

Bella Firenze right outside your apartment window. Afternoon sun streams across neighboring buildings.

Buon giorno Firenze! Throw open the windows and linger over breakfast as you plan the day ahead. Fresh bread from neighborhood bakery.

Sparkling kitchen with top-of-the-line cabinets, English-style gas range with grill, large oven, full size refrigerator, dishwasher.

Expandable dining table expands for meals "at home". Little door in the radiator was originally for keeping food warm during meals.

Sip a cup of espresso when you awake in the romantic bedroom. High ceilings and moudlings give the bedroom a palatial feel.

Spacious bedroom includes a chaise longe that converts into twin bed as an additional sleeping space.

Buona notte...and sweet dreams in the canopied queen size bed, good reading lamps and fluffy duvet.

The versatile chaise longue in the bedroom made up as a twin bed is a cozy spot.

The chaise longue in the corner of the bedroom can be made into a fifth bed.

The large bedroom has a beautiful antique writing table in front of the windows and a small seating area as well.

The sofa opens out into a queen size bed. Bathroom door is to right.

Glossy modern blue glass countertop in bathroom. Marble floors, heated towel racks, halogen lighting and tub with shower.

Ingenious shower enclosure fold back when not in use. Magnetic shower doors latch together when showering.

Miki & Franco provide a warm welcome to guests of the Prisco, Strozzi & Michaela apartments.

Wide private hall leads to the Prisco, Strozzi Michaela apartments. Antiques passed down through the family for many generations.

Front door to Prisco on right out of view. Strozzi entrance opposite Prisco. Michaela apartment is to left at end of a smaller hallway.

Prisco, Strozzi & Michaela apartments are on 3rd floor. Restaurant just downstairs where you see the white awning.

Open shutters are Prisco apartment living room, kitchen. Wires across photo are put up in December for Christmas sparkle.

Second building on left is home to Prisco, Strozzi & Michaela apartments on Via della Spada, off fashion mecca Via Tornabuoni.

Neighborhood bakery, Forno Top, a few doors down from the apartment. Feast your eyes on rich pastries, artisan breads, delicate cookies.

Colorful fruits, nuts and homemade jams at the Mercato Centrale.

Street below is part of original Roman road that traversed Florence from east to west. Niche was a religious shrine for pilgrims.

Creative car parking in the neighborhood where space is at a premium!

Designer shops fill the neighborhood. The Gianfranco Ferre store is directly to the left of the apartment building entrance.

Palm trees line terrace on the second floor of the Gianfranco Ferre store which is next door to the Prisco, Strozzi & Michaela apartments.

Enjoy people-watching at the outdoor cafe that adjoins the Roberto Cavalli boutique. The cafe is well known for excellent chocolate candy.

Around the corner is Procacci established in 1885, famous for truffle sandwiches, many other food specialities and wine.

Eye candy at the Furla store nearby.

Florentines use bikes to get around the city as the streets are closed to through traffic except delivery vehicles, taxis and residents.

The chic Roberto Cavalli boutique is just a few blocks away as is the Ferragamo store and museum.

MaxMara store a few blocks away is best known for fabulous cashmere coats, and has a large selection of beautiful women's fashions.

Profumeria Inglese, established in 1843, where chemist Henry Roberts invented talcum powder! Now it's a Hogan and Tod store.

Palazzo Strozzi one block from Prisco, Srozzi & Michaela apartments, regarded as most beautiful Renaissance building in Florence.

Pop in for a coffee or a chocolate treat at Cafe Giacosa across the street and next to the Roberto Cavalli store.

Popular Il Latini restaurant only a few blocks from the apartment. At night the crowds are thick outside awaiting a much-coveted table.

Taken at street level, this is the corner you can see when you look down from the windows of the apartment.

The Gucci shop directly behind the Prisco, Strozzi & Michaela apartment building. Quite handy if you need a little retail therapy!

The Museo Marini is directly behind the Prisco, Strozzi & Michaela apartment building.

The apartment building is just two doors beyond this corner. The fashionable Via Tornabuoni is the place to "see and be seen".

The beautiful Santa Maria Novella church is nearby. The main Florence train station is just behind this famous piazza.

Florence's renowned indoor market, the Mercato Centrale, is a feast for the eyes. It's about a 15 minute walk from the apartment.

The freshest meats, eggs and salame from one of the butcher stalls at Florence's Mercato Centrale.