Lungarno Apartments: OMG The BEST Apartment for rent in Florence, Italy!
Although we've stayed at a few other Lungarno properties in Florence (Hotel Lungarno, Gallery Art, Portrait Florence) we've never stayed at the Lungarno Apartments. IT WAS AMAZING!!!
Considering a normal room at the Hotel Lungarno goes for around $350-$500 a night, the Lungarno Apartment is a 2 bedroom apartment that goes for around $600 a night (not including the Citi Prestige 4th night free benefit).
The hotel has a perfect location; just opposite of Hotel Lungarno on the Arno River. It is literally 2 minutes away from the Ponte Vecchio.
We cannot wait to go back to Florence soon!!!
13 Tips for a FANTASTIC Trip to Florence
One of the most beautiful and historically significant cities in the world…join me as I help you decide what to do, where to go, where to stay, and what to eat in stunning Florence.
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How to Get into the City:
- From Pisa Airport (Gallilei Gallileo Intl Airport): Take the Pisamover to Pisa Centrale Station, and buy a ticket to Florence (Santa Maria Novella Station)
- From Florence Airport (Peretola)
Cheapest option is the new Tram from T2 to Santa Maria Novella Station in Florence.
Or just hop in a cab)
How to Skip The Lines:
(VERY IMPORTANT TO AVOID SPENDING HOURS IN LINES!)
- The most user friendly website for reserving skip the line reserved ticket times (for the Uffizi Gallery and the Academia Gallery (Michelangelo's David) is:
(But you’ll pay more of a fee…but it is user friendly)
- The official ticketing website for the Uffizi Gallery and The David is B-ticket:
(Less user-friendly, but a cheaper ticket price…and it’s not that hard to figure it out)
- The official site for reserving a climb for the Duomo is here (this will also include entrance into all of the attractions of the Duomo):
- You can also call to book a time at the Uffizi and David by calling this number from a US phone:
011-39-055-294-883
- Or this number from an Italian phone:
055-294-883
You can also sometimes book through your hotel (if you’re staying at a hotel)
Or go with a small group tour like ArtVivia (more expensive, but highly recommended):
Food:
- All’Antico Vinaio
- Gustapizza
- Le Volpi e L’Uva
- Trattoria Mario
- Trattoria Za Za
- Zeb
- Cibrèo Trattoria
- Osteria Santo Spirito
- L’Osteria di Giovanni
- Trattoria Giovanni
Gelato:
- Venchi
- Vivoli
- Gelateria La Carraia
- Gelateria Artigianale La Strega Nocciola
- Gelateria Santa Trinita
- My Sugar
- Gelateria Dei Neri (one of my two favorites)
- Perché No (my favorite)
Neighborhoods/Piazzas/Sites:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio (Make sure to climb to the top)
- Oltrarno (Across any of the bridged on the other side of the Arno River)
- San Frediano
- Santo Spirito
- Walk along the Arno River
Markets:
- Mercato Centrale
- Mercato di San Lorenzo
- Loggia del Mercato Nuovo
- Sant’Ambrogio Market
Michaelangelo’s David:
Galleria dell’Accademia
(Again…make sure to book an advanced entrance time)
Other Museums/Art/History:
- Uffizi Gallery (BOOK AHEAD)
- Palazzo Vecchio
- Palazzo Pitti
Churches:
- Duomo di Firenze, also the Crypt below, the Baptistry, and Giotto’s Bell Tower (though as I said in the video…you’ll get as a good a view of the city from climbing the Palazzo Vecchio with FAR FEWER crowds)
- Basilica di Santa Croce (burial site of famous Italians)
- Medici Chapel (also the family tomb for the Medici)
Parks/Nature:
- Boboli Gardens (Beautiful impressive huge park)
- Giardino Bardini (My favorite park in the city)
- Rent a bike and ride through the hills above Florence. Best route (in my opinion) Head across the Ponte all Grazie (Bridge), and bike up the hills above Piazzale Michaelangelo.
Views of the City:
- la Rinascente (4th floor…up the green stairs)
- Rooftop bar of the Westin Excelsior
- Watch the Sunset on the St Trinity Bridge
Tuscany:
(I rented a car…I think it cost me around 50 Euros for the day)
- Day Trip/Wine Tour of Tuscany (There are many options for tours…I loved the small group half/day tour with Prestige rent…I found it on Trip Advisor (linked here):
- Siena (if you only visit one town in Tuscany…make it Siena. Also take the bus, not the train)
- San Gimignano (Can be seen on the same day as Siena as they’re close by)
- Pisa
- Lucca (aerial shot of Lucca is from videoblocks.com)
PLACES I DIDN’T HAVE TIME TO FEATURE:
Restaurants:
- Osteria Vini e Vecchi Sapori (VERY POPULAR spot. Reservations are a must)
- Bella Donne (fantastic meatballs…or “polpettine”)
- Hostaria Il Desco (great little hidden gem near the Ponte Vecchio in a winding alley)
Other things to see/do:
- Bargello Museum
- Strozzi Museum
- Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (The Duomo’s museum)
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Florence Italy Apartment For Sale in Historic Center
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Beautiful Apartment in Villa in Florence Italy
Apartment Galluzzo:
Accommodations: 2 Bedrooms + Large Dining Room + 1 Bathroom (Sleeps 3+2 Guests).
Galluzzo Villa is a superb, beautiful and light filled 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom apartment and comfortably accommodates 5 people. The apartment is inside a spectacular Villa 6 kilometers from the historic center of Florence. The apartment has 860 square feet of living space on the villa’s first floor and is accessed by a private, independent entrance. The apartment is tastefully furnished with traditional and antique Italian furniture. The large and spacious, open floor plan, living area has a tiled floor and an exposed wood beamed ceiling. The living area has a double bed, sleep sofa. The kitchen area has all the modern conveniences required to prepare traditional Tuscan meals. From the living area, there is access to a beautiful terrace overlooking the green hills of Tuscany. The master bedroom has a double bed and spacious closets. The spacious, second bedroom has a single bed and plenty of storage. The bathroom has a shower and is fully equipped for your comfort.
Galluzzo Villa apartment is a perfect, tranquil reprieve from the hustle and bustle of central Florence at any time, but it’s an especially welcome oasis from the city’s summer heat. The hillside locale makes for a cooler climate. The villa’s garden and the apartment’s terrace provide a peaceful place to be cool and relaxed after a long day of city sights!
LOCATION: Via del Ponte di Certosa, 1/f, Florence Italy, doorbell Brasca e Muccini: The Galluzzo Villa apartment is located in the beautiful and scenic hills south of Florence in the Galluzzo district with the 12th century Certosa di Frienze monastery nearby. The apartment is a few meters off the highway in a magical garden setting and an easy 15-minute drive from downtown Florence. While access to Florence is quick and easy, day trips to the nearby Chianti vineyards and the beautiful, scenic city of Siena are also at your finger tips. The apartment is 100 meters from the Firenze-Certosa A1, 3 km from Piazzale Michelangelo, and 6 km from the historic center of Florence. The Florence airport, Amerigo Vespucci, is 12 km away.
Don’t have a car, but still want the beauty and tranquillity of the Tuscan countryside? The public bus #36/37 will deliver you to the historic center of Florence is about 20 minutes.
Avoid the expensive cost on inner city, garage parking with the apartment’s free parking!
AMENITIES
Central heating, iron and iron board, TV, full kitchen, cooking utensils, refrigerator, microwave, oven, coffee maker, juicer, toaster, bathroom with shower, washing machine, bed linen and towels.
Unlimited Internet WIFI .
There is a nearby market for fresh produce, cured meat, local cheeses and much, much more.
FREE SERVICES: Arrival orientation, map of Florence., Maximum courtesy of the owners.
** FOR SALE ** €365,000 - Perfectly restored apartments in Villa Clothilde - MHIT007 - Florence
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In typical elegant Tuscan Villa, surrounded by the green hills of Chianti, perfectly restored apartments of 2-3-4-5 rooms, with large gardens, swimming pool and equipped with all comforts.
Elegant Apartment In An Ancient Convent In Firenze - Tuscany - Toscana
Very elegant apartment inserted in an ancient villa of 1400 owned by the famous florentine family of Manetti's, during 1800 converted in Pediatric Hospital and then in convent and oratory until 1970, when the whole complex was finally transformed in private residences included in a condo. The property is of 250 sq.m divided on 2 levels plus a semi attic floor composed by a huge living room, kitchen, another living, 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Complete the property a little private garden and a bigger condominium park. Awesome view on Florence and the surrounding countryside.
Noble And Luxury Apartment In Florence Historical Centre
This ancient and noble apartment is located in one of the most ancient and important streets of Florence historical centre, known also as the antiques street, close to Arno river.
The apartment is a portion of an ancient convent and is developed on a surface of 80 sq.m, has been completely restored by the owner with particular attention to mantaining and recovering the original elements of the time as the beautiful panneled ceiling, the stone fireplace of 1500 in the living room and the original wood doors.
The bathroom and the kitchenette are made with a glass mosaic, the large bedroom with angular fireplace has a wonderful big window with wrought iron and grind glass.
The pavements are in ancient and orgiginal cotto.
Completes the property a habitable terrace with access from both the bedroom and the hall.
San Lorenzo: luxury rental apartments in Venice
This is the whole top floor of a lovely original palazzo with double terraces and canal views only a few minutes from San Marco. For more information
Beautiful 3 Bedroom Apartment in Italy
Stunning 3 bedroom apartment in La Spezia, Liguria, Italy.
Superb apartment in a superb location.
Old but well-maintained building in brick orange color.
This magnificent apartment is coming with a huge terrace.
Wide windows with beautiful wooden shutters.
Simple and modern interior design in a cream color palette.
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Luxury Villa On Florence Hills
Beautiful 18th century villa of 800 sq.m. with a tower, with 27 windows, each one offering a unique panorama on the florentine hills. Completely renovated in 2003 with delicate finishes, it is an excellent example of leopoldine architecture with vaulted ceilings and beams, arched loggia, six fireplaces, terracotta floors handmade as well as kitchens and bathrooms.
The property is also flanked by a cottage with two apartments for guests and a lemon-house.
The main villa is composed of 2 apartments with independent entrance.
The apartment on the ground floor has a large entrance, a stateroom that consists of a living room, dining room and kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The apartment on the first floor has an independent entrance, living room, lounge, kitchen with laundry facilities, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and dressing room. In the tower on the second floor there is a room with a mezzanine and bathroom.
The farmhouse on the ground floor has a small two-room apartment and a lemon-house.
On the first floor there is a living room with kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and a terrace with a panoramic view.
The property of 3 ha is bounded mainly by park and garden with oaks, fruit trees, countless flowers and over 200 olive trees that produce the excellent olive oil Laudemia.
There is also a salt-water panoramic pool of mt 15x7, a former carriageable road and a stable in masonry for six horse boxes.
There is a landing place for helicopters and a permit approved to build four garages. Located 14 km from Greve in Chianti, 34 km from Florence.
Upstanding Apartment Close To Florence
Apartment of high recognition inserted in a historic and fortified villa, built in hte first years of 1300 by the famous family of Acciaioli; consequently was inhabited by the Benedettini Cistercensi's monks for almost 450 years, and was then residence of the florentine lineages of Orsini and Ginori-Conti.
The estate is composed by 130 sqm., developed on 2 levels plus a basement, so distributed:
Ground Floor. Double living roomwith a big serene stone carved fireplace of 1700; direct access to the private garden; 2 double bedrooms (both with access to the garden); bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub; kitchen.
1st Floor. Large single bedroom with its bathroom.
Basement: Cellar of 10 sqm.
The whole apartment has high level trimmings, vaulted ceiling with frescoes, original pavements in cotto.
Complete the property a beautiful and private italian style garden of 200 sqm. with a beautiful panoramic view on the surrounding vineyards, 2 private parking lots and a guest parking area.
Villa Triboli - Impruneta, Tuscany
Villa Triboli is a stunning property located just half an hour from Florence and at the gateway to the world famous Chianti wine region.
Available to rent on a weekly basis, contact info@prestigepropertymanagement.it for further details.
One way car rental Florence Italy
Karisma Luxury Rental is specialized in the One Way Car Rental service from Florence to the most characteristic and exciting cities of all Italy.
Plan your route with an exciting and fascinating journey, without having to go back. You will optimize your time to see all the wonderful sights of the beautiful country.
One Way Car Rental Service from Florence To Rome
It’s one of the most popular services because it combines two of the most beautiful cities in the world.
An advice for live fully all emotions of these two cities?
The highway is the fastest (the traveling time between Florence and Milan by car is about 3 hours) but if you want to experience intense emotions, do not miss the route of the Via Cassia.
Renaissance Villa On The Hills Around Florence - Tuscany
Antique Renaissance residence, ompletely renovated with fine taste and fine materials. Indipendent villa, very good position on the hills near Florence with large view on the surrounding landscape.
G. F. Kitchen, dining room with fireplace, large living with fireplace, tv room, service bathroom, bedroom linked to the kitchen (housekeepers).
1 F. Double bedroom with bathroom and wardrobe, large bedroom, another bedroom with 2 beds, a bathroom with shower in the hall.
2 F. Bedroom with 2 beds and a partial bathroom.
Garden of 10.000 mq. fenced by a wall and a security enclosure.
Parking inside the property.
Swimming pool, large terrace with a view and barbecue.
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Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the Metropolitan City of Florence. It is the most populous city in Tuscany, with 383,083 inhabitants (as at 2013), expanding to over 1,520,000 in the metropolitan area.
Florence was a centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of that era. It is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, and has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages. A turbulent political history includes periods of rule by the powerful Medici family and numerous religious and republican revolutions. From 1865 to 1871 the city was the capital of the recently established Kingdom of Italy. The Florentine dialect forms the base of Standard Italian and it became the language of culture throughout Italy due to the prestige of the masterpieces by Dante Alighieri, Petrarch, Giovanni Boccaccio, Niccolò Machiavelli and Francesco Guicciardini.
The city attracts millions of tourists each year, and the Historic Centre of Florence was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. The city is noted for its culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments. The city also contains numerous museums and art galleries, such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Palazzo Pitti, and still exerts an influence in the fields of art, culture and politics. Due to Florence's artistic and architectural heritage, it has been ranked by Forbes as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Florence is an important city in Italian fashion, being ranked in the top 15 fashion capitals of the world; furthermore, it is a major national economic centre, as well as a tourist and industrial hub. In 2008, the city had the 17th highest average income in Italy. ----- (Source –Wikipedia)
Fiesole (Florence) - Tuscan Villa for sale
This amazing villa is located in a dominant position with view of Firenze, Fiesole and the surrounding countryside. It was built in the 1,500s incorporating the tower dating back to 1,200 of which the original perimeter walls are still visible, some windows and the barrel-vaulted ceilings in two rooms. The garden and terrace are surrounded by cypresses, pines and oaks. The villa has been restored recently preserving all original features. Land 16 hectares
Price: 15,500,000 €
Features
Surface: sq.m. 3000
Rooms: 1
Classe Energetica: G
Questa splendida villa è situata su una collina in posizione particolarmente panoramica; domina Fiesole, Firenze e la campagna toscana. La villa del '500 è stata costruita incorporando una casa torre del '200, di cui sono tuttora visibili le mura perimetrali, alcune delle finestre e le volte a botte di due ambienti. I giardini a terrazza, circondati da un bosco di cipressi, pini e querce dominano lo splendido panorama che va dal Chianti alle Apuane. L'originale bellezza è stata recuperata da un accurato restauro, che ha eliminato le trasformazioni ottocentesche e nello stesso tempo conservato i soffitti, i pavimenti e gli infissi originali. Completamente arredata con mobili d'epoca, ha il calore e l'intimità di una casa vissuta; è abitata dai proprietari che, a volte, a affittano per svolgervi ricevimenti. Terreno 16 Ha
Prezzo: 15.500.000 €
Caratteristiche
Superficie: mq. 3000
Vani: 1
Classe Energetica: G
Indice Prestazione Energetica (EPI): Non specificato
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Palazzo Pitti – Royal Apartments – Florence – Audio Guide – MyWoWo Travel App
Once back at the entrance on the first floor, if you like you can continue your tour of the museum by going to the most monumental part of Palazzo Pitti located in the right wing, where you can visit the large White Hall decorated with refined Neoclassical stuccoes, and the Royal Apartments.
The apartments comprise fourteen rooms that were made ready in just a few years' time starting in 1865, when Vittorio Emanuele II of Savoy decided to move the capital of the young Kingdom of Italy from his Turin to the more central Florence, and chose Palazzo Pitti for his royal residence. Six years later, when the capital was definitively moved to Rome, the apartment became the residence for the official visits of King Umberto I and his wife, Queen Margherita.
When in 1912 the new King Vittorio Emanuele III ceded the entire Palazzo Pitti to the Italian state, the Royal Apartments were preserved with their late-nineteenth century furnishings, as testimony to the six years when Florence was the capital of Italy.
Your path begins in the Green Room, where you can admire a canvas by Luca Giordano that's embedded in the ceiling, and then continue to the Throne Room. The walls are lined with red ornamental fabrics with a beautiful collection of Flemish tapestries and large, full-length portraits. The throne of the King of Italy is the golden wooden chair that you see beneath the canopy surrounded by a gilded balustrade. If you're a big fan of noble portraits, in the following Blue Hall you can browse the seventeenth-century portraits of the Medici family, the palace's historic tenants, which were made by a Flemish painter who specialized in the genre…
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Florence Italy/Florence Duomo/Logan Airport Lounge
This is a video of our first day in Italy! We flew into Milan from Boston Logan and then made our way to Florence via train. All aboard!
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small private chapel at hotel Villa La Massa, Florence Italy
A 16th century Medici villa on the banks of the Arno river close to Florence, which has been beautifully restored and offers exceptional accommodation and service.
In addition to providing assistance with holding civil weddings, the Villa has a small private chapel on site where Catholic weddings can be celebrated.