Lucrezia

Welcome to a beautiful and comfortable apartment that is a gem for its terrace, quality and location. Find yourself in the middle of Florentine history with all the famous sites within in walking distance. This classic Florentine palazzo built in 1733 faces Piazza Santa Trinita with the famous church by that name.

Location

The church is one of the most beautiful in Florence and famous frescoes by Ghirlandaio of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Nativity and the Madonna.

Via Tornabuoni, the traffic-free designer shopping street, leads into the famous Florentine sights and a block south is the beautiful Arno river. Across the piazza is Palazzo Salimbeni with its dramatic stories: first of the architecture derided at the time and later celebrated by the motto above the door by the architect Carpere promptius quam imitari, "Criticizing is easier than imitating". And then the symbol of the owner's family of three poppies and the motto Per non dormire. "By not sleeping." referring to the dramatic family story of an ancestor getting ahead of competitors in an important business transaction by inviting them to a dinner laced with opium from poppies.

Interior

Bright and comfortable with large windows in all the rooms, this apartment has the flavors of Italian style throughout. Fine antiques from noble owner's family are a delight. The living room has a great L-shaped sofa that also forms a queen sized sofa bed. The "great room" arrangement has the full kitchen along one wall with the dining table between that and the seating area.

The apartment shares a terrace with adjoining Matilde that overlooks the church. It is the perfect place to enjoy an espresso or a glass of wine. Enjoy marble and tiled floors and we especially like the traditional touches such as florentine-style painted decoration on interior doors.

The full kitchen has an induction stove top, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher and the dishes, pots and pans for you to prepare your meals.  

The master bedroom has a beautiful, large antique armoire. 

The second bedroom's window overlooks via del Parione. 

For larger groups we suggest renting the Lucrezia apartment in conjunction with the Matlide apartment across the hall.

Things To Note

Neighborhood: Piazza Santa Trinita

Size: 60 m2, 646 sq ft

Accessibility/Security: 3rd floor European, 4th floor North American, small elevator

Location: For larger groups Lucrezia apartment can be joined together with the Matilde apartment next door through a common foyer.

Outdoor Space: Terrace is shared with the Matilde apartment next door. Entry to terrace is in a common area between the two apartments.

Check In: Check in 3:00 to 7:00pm, by appointment.

Other: No microwave, no electric coffeemaker, Italian stovetop espresso pot only.

Room Details

Kitchen

• Kitchen
• Fully Equipped
• Dishwasher
• Italian-Style Espresso Pot
• Kettle
• Oven
• Stovetop
• Refrigerator

Accessibility

• Private Entrance
• 4th Floor North American
• Elevator

Bathroom

• Hairdryer

Connectivity/Entertainment

• WiFi
• TV - Limited English Programs

Heating/Cooling

• Heating
• A/C

Kid/Family Friendly

• Travel Crib

Laundry

• Iron & Board
• Washer/Dryer Combo

Outdoor

• Balcony with Seating

Special Features

• Balcony/Terrace

Amenities

• Elevator
• Air Conditioning

Things to See & Do

Piazza della Repubblica (4 mins Walking)
A great piazza of Florence. The shape reflects its role as the forum in Roman times. Now it has fine palaces and a triumphal arch and colonnaded sidewalks. You will see street artists, impromptu musical performances and a colorful merry-go-round. Glitterati in the fancy cafes.
Ponte Vecchio (4 mins Walking)
Awesome ancient bridge over Florence's Arno river that has survived 800 years. Famous for the shops of goldsmiths along its length.
Uffizi Gallery (6 mins Walking)
One of the greatest museums in the world. The defining collection of Renaissance art. A tour is recommended.
Pitti Palace (7 mins Walking)
The famous Medici family's home, it is a large museum with many fascinating galleries. It opens to the large Boboli gardens that may be visited separately. I the origin of the Vasari Corridor, an enclosed, protective "bridge" between the palace and the Medici offices at the Uffizi.
Accademia (8 mins Walking)
Home of the original David by Michelangelo, his dramatic Bound Slaves and a very nice museum.
Duomo (9 mins Walking)
Florence's famous and glorious cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, beautiful to gaze at since the 1300s. Don't miss and, if you can, read about -- then visit the amazing dome by Brunelleschi erected without scaffolding!
Boboli Gardens (19 mins Walking)
Expansive and beautiful gardens behind the famous Pitti Palace with statues including the fat man (Bacchus) on the turtle.

Public Transport

Firenze S. M. Novella (12 mins Walking)
Florence Santa Maria Novella main train station