Florence Villa for Rent: Palazzo Torrigiani - Figaro - Property 88049

About the Experience
Searching for a room with a view? Look out over the red-tiled rooftops of Florence from the balcony of our spacious and charming accommodation in Florence, just across the river Arno from the Uffizi Gallery. Walk across one of the beautiful bridges to access the historical center of Florence, or go south to explore the characteristic neighborhoods of local Florence, filled with excellent restaurants and cafes.

Location
The palazzo housing this Florence apartment is situated on the south side of the Arno River in the Oltrarno district of Florence. On one side, the accommodation in Florence overlooks the Arno and the Uffizi Gallery, and on the other side, the via de'Bardi. In the neighborhood you'll find food shops, clothing stores, and restaurants.
Pisa: 98 km
Siena: 70.4 km
Ponte Vecchio: within walking distance
Palazzo Pitti: within walking distance
Uffizi Gallery: within walking distance
Piazzale Michelangelo: within walking distance

Exterior Description
This palazzo dates back to the 15th century, when the banks of the Arno River were flanked by palazzi (palaces) belonging to patrician families such as the Bardis. The edifice was modified over the centuries until the mid-19th century, when a famous architect, Enrico Poggi, endeavored to transform Florence into a capital city. He modeled the palazzo after the Lungarno Torrigiani area in order to maintain the classical renaissance color palette of cream plaster and gray ?pietra serena? stone, which is visible in so many buildings throughout the city.

Interior Description
(41 m2 + 18 m2 terrace) Fifth floor (with lift to the fourth floor, then a flight of stairs): This extraordinary "tower" apartment has breathtaking views, particularly from the double bedroom. The apartment has a small living room with a sofa bed, a bathroom (with tub), a kitchenette with two electric burners (no oven), and doors that lead onto a small terrace, which is equipped for dining. A staircase leads to the double bedroom, which has a queen size bed (can be separated into two twin beds on request) and four large windows with spectacular 360-degree views of Florence.

Features
Available Amenities: Elevator, daytime doorman, telephone, satellite TV, high-speed DSL internet access, alarm clock, electric stove, washing machine, air conditioning (in living room and bedroom), central heating (building). Kitchen towels, bath towels (two sets per person), and bed linens (two sets per bed) are provided for the duration of the visit.
Extra Services: Upon request: microwave, VCR, answering machine, hairdryer, American coffee maker, stereo, fan, and baby bed. Maid Service can be arranged for ?12/hour (includes cleaning supplies).
# Please Note: This apartment is not suitable for students.
# Parking is difficult to find in Florence, so a car is not recommended.