Florence Villa for Rent: Palazzo Torrigiani - Orchestra - Property 88053

About the Experience
Dating back to the 15th century, this Florence holiday apartment within a palazzo overlooks the Arno River with views of the Uffizi, Duomo, and Palazzo Vecchio. Elegant wood floors, painted wardrobes, and comfortable furniture combine to make this elegant accommodation in Florence an integral, memorable part of your Italian holiday. This Tuscany apartment is just the place to stay while exploring one of the country?s most famous cities.

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
(133 m2) Fifth floor (with lift): This spacious, top floor apartment offers spectacular views. On one side of the apartment, the dining/living room and two double bedrooms all share the same beautiful view of the Arno and the Uffizi Gallery. The dining/living room has a table, chairs, and a sofa bed comfortable for one, and the master bedroom has a 160 cm queen size bed, which can be made into two twin beds on request. The second bedroom also has a queen-size bed. On the other side of the apartment, overlooking via de'Bardi and the red tiled roofs of the city, is a spacious kitchen, a bathroom (with sink, toilet, and tub with handheld showerhead), and a third bedroom with two twin beds and an en suite bathroom (with sink, toilet, and shower).

Features
Available Amenities: Elevator, daytime doorman, dishwasher, electric oven, cook top with four gas burners, washing machine, satellite TV, telephone, high-speed DSL internet access, air conditioning (living room and master bedroom), central heating (building), alarm clock, American coffee maker, toaster, iron and ironing board
Extra Services: Upon request: microwave, VCR, answering machine, hairdryer, stereo, fan, baby bed. Kitchen towels, bath towels (two sets per person), and bed linens (two sets per bed) are provided for the duration of the visit. Maid Service can be arranged for an additional cost (includes cleaning supplies).
Please Note: Parking is difficult to find in Florence, so a car is not recommended.