Panoramic 360º views of all of Florence from the bedroom and a spacious terrace for basking in the Tuscan sun from a central, deluxe apartment.

This amazingly sun filled apartment is at the top of a Renaissance palazzo that faces the gallery of the Uffizi gallery, the most famous museum in Florence, across the Arno river.

The building blends with its Renaissance-age neighbors with grey stone, pietra serena, accenting its classical proportions. The building is locked and has a doorman during business hours.

There are a few steps from the street to the level of the elevator which takes you all the way to the floor below the Torella apartment.

The staircase, 18 steps, is beautifully painted and leads past a coat closet to the main level of the apartment.

The expansive, private terrace is the highlight of the main level. It faces uphill and from there you can see across the river to Santa Croce, Ponte alle Grazie, San Miniate and Piazzale Michelangelo with its beautiful views. A garden in the summer, the terrace has a table and chairs for dining and enjoying the sun and views.

From the terrace, step into a charming room that has a full height window and door on its terrace side. There is a glass-topped table with two chairs, a bench and shelf unit in this room. A pass-through window opens onto the kitchen.

Three steps from this dining room leads into the living room with its day-bed sofa, sleeps 1, chair, credenza with television. The credenza contains the dishes and silver ware as well as the microwave. Alongside the credenza is also the refrigerator-freezer.

The kitchen is small, but has everything for preparing meals: two burner electric range, sink, coffee pot, drip coffee maker, electric tea kettle, pots, pans, knives, utensils...

The bathroom has a shower, toilet, bidet, sink and washing machine. It has an independent heating unit.

The bedroom is accessed up a narrow staircase that rises from the living room. There are 19 steps that aren't wide, about 19". Under the steps is the clothes closet and a small closet that holds the vacuum.

If the terrace weren't enough for views and light, the bedroom may even be more wonderful. A room built on top of the building, the bedroom has an arched window in each wall with a memorable view from each. The bed is a divisible king, that can be organized as separate twin beds for traveling friends. If you stay up late, maybe even just enjoying the view, you can close the light-blocking drapes so you don't have to rise with the sun.

Location	Oltrarno by the Ponte Vecchio

Sleeps	2

Bedrooms	1

Bathrooms	1

Floor	5th (6th American)

Elevator	Yes to one floor below apartment, then 17 steps to the apartment. Within the apartment, 18 steps to bedroom.

Accessible & Ample	Steps. Steps to bedroom are narrow, 18" wide at narrowest.

Size	43 m2, 460 sq ft

Balconies, Terraces, Views	Terrace 18 m2, 193 sq ft

Hair Dryer	Yes

Dining	Cafe table in the enclosed terrace area. Table on terrace sits four to six.

Kitchen Equipment	Refrigerator with freezer, microwave, drip coffee maker, electric, two burner range, toaster, electric kettle.

Laundry	Washer and drying rack.

Air Conditioning	Yes, three heat-pump units.

Heat	Yes, three heat-pump units.

Utilities	Paid as consumed.

Transportation	City bus passes in front of building.

Parking	Parking garage one block away.

Crib	Crib & high chair on request.

Neighborhood	Renaissance palazzi along the Arno river.

Entertainment	Satellite TV, DVD & CD player on request.

Telephone	Yes, landline, guest pays for calls.

Internet	Rather slow direct cable connection not wifi.

Linens	Included

Pets	No

Smoking	No

Family Suitability	Small family ;-)

Cleaning	Final cleaning, more frequent service available. Midstay cleaning starting at E35/2 hours.

Safety and Security	Building has a doorman.

	Week	2 Weeks	4 Weeks	Per Month for 3 - 6 Months
Price in Euros	€1385	€2200	€2840	€2640
Included	Utilities, Final Cleaning	Utilities, Final Cleaning	Final Cleaning	Final Cleaning

1 week minimum rental. The price includes booking fee, transaction fees, wire fees, keyholder fee, greeting fee, taxes, final cleaning, and internet. Utilities included for 1 & 2 week stays, separate for longer stays. Estimate €10 - €20/day for utilities.