Residences locally known as 'Villas' usually refer to a stately family home with grape and/or olive growing dating back several centuries or more. That is where the word got some of its aura going back to Roman times.
Apartments are almost all privately owned. They are mostly found in converted family mansions (palazzos) or town houses. In rural areas apartments are mostly converted farm buildings associated with a larger estate.
A typical hotel, as in most of Italy, would be family owned and not usually part of a chain. It will usually offer a wider range of services than a B&B including meals, a bar and a reception desk. Some may be luxurious and centuries old.
You may be personally welcomed by the owner or meet no one other than the key holder. They will generally have 2-5 double rooms and can range from the bijou with hotel-like services to the twin-bed basic variety.
We are 300 mtrs. from main railway station S.M. Novella, from which begins the Florentine downtown, and you may reach us on foot (10 minutes walk). Our structure is quite basic, but you will find in each room air-conditioning and double glazing.
Apartment Lungarno Serristori is located in a centuries old palazzo along the river Arno about 700 m. from Ponte Vecchio. This elegant apartment has picture postcard views of the river and the unspoilt skyline of the historic city.
Villa is located 5 km from Florence and is an elegant historic Medici residence, restored in perfect harmony with its past. You can choose accommodations from amongst five different apartments.
Guesthouse is located in quiet area, in historical centre of Florence, just within walking distance from the magic attractions of the city centre. The charmy bedrooms, individually decorated with Tuscan upholstery and antique furniture.
Bed & Breakfast is situated in a 19th C. building in the heart of Florence and offers warm, clean and inviting accommodation where you can enjoy B&B hospitality in this wonderfully located with lots of art, charming small hotel.
Bed and Breakfast suitable for those who love Florentine art and elegance. Each one of the ten rooms is unique and furnished with antiques. Some rooms enjoy marvelous views of the famous Piazza.
From 1st July to 30th September 2008 the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery in Florence will extend the current opening hours up to 22.00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
A 75 year old Gennai Yanagisawa from Japan will take flight in the town Vinci birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci in tribute to the old genius original idea.
Church festival in commemoration of its consecration in 1741.
Completed in 1500 this elegant church with its simple three arched facade celebrates its rededication and consecration of the 21 September 1741 every year on the third Sunday in September.
The main Chianti Classico festival of the year takes place in the large piazza of Greve in Chianti which you will find lined with stands belonging to wine producers including a number of the well known names.
Italy Wave Love Festival will take place in Livorno, promotes music, cinema, theatre, sport, comic strips and photography through various exhibitions, most part of the program will be free of charge to the public.
From art exhibits to culinary delights, literary discussions to beauty treatments at Tuscany’s most luxurious spas, the Tuscan Sun Festival will feature a full spectrum of artistic programming and Italian pleasures.