S Croce Paradiso
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Paradiso's living room is roomy and welcoming. It overlooks the historical Piazza Santa Croce.
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The living room has a Juliet balcony overlooking the piazza.
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The living room is open to the kitchen. Beyond the kitchen is the bedroom.
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Bedroom 1 reveals pieces of precious original frescoes from the 1200s.
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Bedroom 2 has a bed that can be prepared as two beds, for maximum versatility.
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Bathroom 2 has a shower.
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Refrigerator, washer and dryer in apartment.
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The Duomo, the cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, glows and welcomes you to the City of Flowers.
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Elegant Piazza Repubblica from the mid-1800s was once the site of the Roman forum and retains the role as a gathering place.
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The Ponte Vecchio has graced the Arno river for 700 years. Fine jewelery shops adorn your stroll.
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Piazza Signoria was the heart of Florence during the Renaissance. Everywhere you look find fascinating historical elements.
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Shopping in this famous market, called Nuovo (new) from @1700s should end when you rub the snout of the bronzewild boar statue for luck.
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Primavera, Spring, by Sandro Botticelli
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Brunelleschi's Dome crowns this world-famous architecture of the Cathedral, bell tower and baptistry.
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Beautiful della Robbia ceramics are delightful to find throughout Florence. Watch for della Robbia's.
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On the upper floor of the Mercato Centrale is a great food court.
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Florence's skyline much as it has appeared for more than 500 years -- beckoning with timeless landmarks.
Upscale furnishings, historic fresco fragments and memorable views over Piazza Santa Croce when you awake each morning in this landmark Renaissance Palazzo, aptly named... Paradiso!
Location
Conveniently located in the heart of the historical center of Florence, in Piazza Santa Croce, the palazzo is a landmark Renaissance Palazzo, and one of the few left in the historic center of Florence with a dramatic frescoed facade.
During late May thru late June there is noise in the piazza related to the Calico Storico, historic soccer matches. Late May is bleacher set up, June is practices and matches. If you can catch any of the play-offs (dates not advised in advance) or the final on June 24th, you'll get a lifetime treat and the "best seat in the house" is here; when you rent this apartment, you can see from the office windows. We were astounded when we watched a game from this palazzo. For more information look up Calcio Storico on YouTube or Netflix Home Game series Episode 1.
Exterior
Conveniently located in the heart of the historical center of Florence, in Piazza Santa Croce, the palazzo is a landmark Renaissance Palazzo, and one of the few left in the historic center of Florence with a dramatic frescoed facade.
Many people passing through Piazza Santa Croce notice Giovanni di Ser Giovanni`s 1620 frescoes on the overhanging facade this handsome building, but few realize they can actually stay here. The 16th-century palazzo is owned by the gracious Contessa, who rents out truly spacious apartments to anyone who has ever dreamed of lying in bed near a roaring fire under a 17th-century frescoed ceiling or sipping tea in a living room surrounded by trompe d`oeil Roman ruins with a 16th-century wood ceiling above.
Interior
On the second floor (American designation) of the Palazzo, there are 25 steps up from main entrance or 28 steps up from main entrance.
Very spacious living/dining room with open plan kitchen has decorative original wood beam ceilings and windows overlooking the piazza. For quiet, a floor to ceiling glass wall can be closed to separate living room from the piazza windows where double glass doors open onto a balconette overlooking the piazza.
Fully equipped cooking area in the living/dining room.
The bedrooms feature fragments of colorful frescoes from the 1600s.
Use of the Palazzo private gym included.
Things To Note
Neighborhood: Santa Croce
Size: 1000 sq ft, 95 m2
Sound: Bedrooms overlook quiet inner courtyard. Living room has floor-to-ceiling clear plexiglass sound dampening wall that separates it from windows and balcony that overlook the piazza.
Access: 25 steps up from main entrance or 28 down from elevator landing. 6 steps from entrance to elevator.
Utilities/Taxes: Stays longer than 14 nights: utilities are paid as consumed.
Other: Check in 2:00 to 6:30pm.
Room Details
Room | Beds | Details |
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Bedroom 1 | Dual Extra-Wide Queen (1) |
Dual extra-wide queen (63in x 79in; 160cm x 200cm) which can be separated to form two single beds |
Bedroom 2 | Single (2) |
Two single beds (31in x 75in; 80cm x 190cm) that can be pushed together to form an extra-wide queen bed |
Bathroom 1 (en suite to Bedroom 1) | Shower, sink and toilet | |
Bathroom 2 (en suite to Bedroom 2) | Combintation bathtub/shower, sink and toilet |
- Kitchen
- Fully Equipped
- Coffee Maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Toaster
- Refrigerator
- Small Refrigerator
- Private Entrance
- 2nd Floor North American
- Elevator
- Hairdryer
- WiFi
- TV - Limited English Programs
- Heating
- A/C
- Toiletries
- High Chair
- Travel Crib
- Dryer
- Iron & Board - Available Upon Request
- Washer
- Elevator
- Air Conditioning
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Excellent stay in Florence
by Kim DoyleWe couldn\'t have been any happier with the apartment or the location. Clean, stylish and well appointed, it had everything we needed. Francesca met us and was welcoming and professional. My second time booking an apartment through Perfect and would definitely stay with them again.
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Local Sights
Piazza della Signoria (7 mins Walking)
Center of power of Florence since ancient times with the David statue by the Palazzo Vecchio, the ancient seat of government, and the loggia of dramatic statues each of which has a story about politics and power. Imagine the Bonfires of the Vanities here and the triumphal return of the Medici.
Uffizi Gallery (7 mins Walking)
One of the greatest museums in the world. The defining collection of Renaissance art. A tour is recommended.
Duomo (8 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!
Ponte Vecchio (12 mins Walking)
Awesome ancient bridge over Florence's Arno river that has survived 800 years. Famous for the shops of goldsmiths along its length.
Public Transport
Santa Maria Novella Train Station (20 mins via Taxi)
Florence's main train station