Description

BLACK TIGER APARTMENT - FLORENCE

3 Bedrooms

Location and Surrounding Area
Located on the third floor of an elegant building in the heart of Florence and steps from the most exclusive dining, shopping, and entertainment options, this modern apartment is the perfect place for a stylish break in one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. From the 13th to the 15th centuries, Florence was the undisputed capital of culture and art in Europe. A few days is enough to discover its wealth of architectural and artistic treasures, but also to enjoy all the other delights of this charming Tuscan city.

Florence’s reputation as an art city is unparalleled. The Duomo is the heart of Florence and is very easy to locate. Just look for the high terracotta dome that dominates the city’s roof. The area around the Duomo is pedestrianised and usually crammed with tourists. The easiest way to get around this area, with its flat streets and wide pavements, is on foot. There are a few cafés and ice-cream parlours in and around the square, handy for a rest from sightseeing.

The Uffizi art gallery is just off Piazza della Signoria, where a replica of Michelangelo’s David stands tall over spectacular fountains beside the stately Palazzo Vecchio. The long loggia of the gallery connects the piazza to the River Arno. It is a short walk from the mediaeval Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, lined with jewellery shops. The surrounding streets and squares, though thronged with visitors, offer plenty of options for exceptional meals, drinks, and ice cream.

The Uffizi is one of Italy’s greatest art galleries. It covers the whole sweep of Florentine art, from stylised Byzantine icons to the flowing lines of early mediaeval art, through Renaissance masterpieces to the colourful complexities of Mannerist art. Do not attempt to see every painting. Instead, see how many animals can be spotted in a painting or stick to highlights by the most famous Italian artists, such as Giotto, Botticelli, Piero della Francesca, Leonardo, and Michelangelo.

The sprawling 16th-century Boboli Gardens, a fine example of Italian Renaissance gardens adjoining the vast hulk of Palazzo Pitti in the Oltrarno district, are the green lungs of the city. Laid out in formal glory, they provide a refreshing break from the city streets. After the gardens, the narrow lanes of Oltrarno offer plenty of great local restaurants and old-fashioned workshops. The area gives an insight into the way the Florentines live, away from the tourist honeypot across the river.

Florence Palace Apartments are 11 km from Florence Amerigo Vespucci International Airport, 84 km from Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport, and 304 km from Rome Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Impruneta is 14 km from the apartments, San Gimignano is 56 km, Siena is 75 km, Volterra is 78 km, Lucca is 88 km, Pisa is 89 km, Livorno is 95 km, Montepulciano is 109 km, and Montalcino is 113 km.

The Property
Located on the third and top floors of a prestigious building with a lift in the heart of Florence, Florence Palace Apartments offer four luxurious residences with stylish contemporary furnishings and meticulous attention to detail. Each apartment exudes elegance and is equipped with modern comforts, including a fully-equipped kitchen. The Black Tiger Apartment, characterised by its classic and sophisticated ambiance, accommodates up to six guests across three double bedrooms.

Spanning two floors, this luxurious 200-sqm apartment features three double bedrooms: one with an en-suite bathroom and shower on the ground floor, one with an en-suite bathroom including both a shower and tub on the first floor, and one additional bedroom (without a bathroom) also on the first floor. On the ground floor, there is also a guest bathroom. The apartment boasts a well-equipped kitchen, a prestigious study, a spacious living room with a sofa overlooking the Basilica of Santa Croce, and a splendid terrace with views over the city rooftops.