The library or den features satellite TV, stereo, CD player, Italian DVD player.

Elegant and warm living room with beautiful art and antiques.

Step out onto the terrace to see Florence at your feet. On the hottest days, an umbrella extends your time outside.

Another view of the den. Note the original art on the wall and antique desk under the window.

Imagine relaxing in this living room with friends and family. Steinway piano is ready to be played. Windows overlook the Arno river.

Richly appointed living room.

Peaceful dining room is done in shades of green with antiques, Murano glass fixtures, original artwork. French doors open to terrace.

Another view of the handsome dining room.

Even the entry is elegant with a comfortable settee, antique table and sideboard, and artwork.

Charming twin bedroom in shades of rose, has a handsome chandelier, antique desk and a collection of antique prints.

Lean out the window of the master bedroom to view the terraces and river below.

Doesn't the warm yellow draw you into this luminous bedroom, the third in the home? The color and fabric echo Provence.

Enjoy view of the Arno from Splendida's peaceful private terrace.

Timeless view of the Arno river and Florence.

Florence rowing club passes by on the Arno during workouts.

Piazza Carlo Goldoni is half a block from the Splendida apartment

You can buy English-language newspapers at the newsstand half a block from the apartment.

Just off Piazza Carlo Goldoni is the narrow street to the right where the Splendida apartment is situated.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elegant shops and cafes are nearby. A famous children's clothing boutique, Anichini, is next to the cafe.

Taking a closer look at the amazing painted detail of the cafe signals it probably was a butcher shop at one time.

Pedestian zones make walking easy on traffic-free streets in the neighborhood.

Another nice boutique in the neighborhood that sells very high quality handbags.

Eye candy at the Furla store nearby.