Vela
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The living room of the Vela apartment is spacious with gorgeous views.
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The view from this apartment is wonderful_ the Arno river, the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio.
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Comfortable seating with flat screen TV which receives several English language news channels.
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Open dining area seats 6.
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Admire the beautiful Renaissance facade of the Uffizi across the river.
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Welcoming foyer of the Vela apartment.
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Up to 6 guests can enjoy the generous proportions of this spacious apartment.
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The kitchen is modern and of an adequate size for the apartment.
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Bedroom 1 has beautiful Arno river views with a bed that can be split to form two beds.
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Bedroom 1 opens to the foyer and the living room, there are doors on both.
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Bedroom 2 also has a nice view.
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Beds can be prepared together or apart.
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Bedroom 3 has two beds that can be joined to form one large bed.
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Bathroom 2 with a shower en suite to bedroom 3.
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Savor the view from the rooftop cafe of Rinascente department store.
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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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Piazza Signoria was the heart of Florence during the Renaissance. Everywhere you look find fascinating historical elements.
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Brunelleschi's Dome crowns this world-famous architecture of the Cathedral, bell tower and baptistry.
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Florence's skyline much as it has appeared for more than 500 years -- beckoning with timeless landmarks.
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Another view of the picturesque Ponte Vecchio bridge near the Casetta.
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The Baptristry is a must with the Doors of Paradise and some of the finest mosaics in the world.
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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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The Ponte Vecchio has graced the Arno river for 700 years. Fine jewelery shops adorn your stroll.
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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.
Live like royalty with spectacular views over the Arno river and the Uffizi Gallery! The spacious, refined and very elegant Vela exudes sophistication, comfort and elegance.
A large and bright apartment with lovely views of the Arno river and the storied galleries of the Uffizi, once the offices of the powerful Medici family.
Location
Located in a Renaissance palazzo directly across the river from the Uffizi Gallery, Florence`s most famous museum. You`ll enjoy beautiful views of Florence and the Arno river.
Exterior
The building blends with its Renaissance-age neighbors with grey stone, pietra serena, accenting its classical proportions. The building is locked and has a doorman during business hours.
Interior
The welcoming entry has an antique table with mirror and a coat closet. The front three rooms of the apartment, the living room and two bedrooms have splendid views of the Arno River, the Uffizi Gallery art musuem, the Ponte Vecchio with its little houses and the Vasari Corridor and, above it all, the iconic bell tower of the Palazzo Vecchio. Each element of the view resounds with history of the city that contains more art than any other in the world. Because the palazzo faces the river, there are no buildings in front, maximizing natural light.
We love this palazzo when we stay in Florence because the apartments are full of light, have great views, and are decorated with quality and style.
The first and largest bedroom opens onto the entry (with door) and also onto the living room (with door). A rich color palette of dusty salmon and ivory in the fabrics extends to antique bird prints on the walls. There is a queen sized bed, armoire, bureau and a view!
In the living room there is a sofa and three upholstered chairs. The dining table, also located here seats up to eight.
Opposite the living room is a well equipped and light-filled kitchen, with a breakfast table. The kitchen is fully equipped; it has a low counter that can be used as a breakfast table for two.
The kitchen window and third bedroom overlook Via dei Bardi and terracotta rooftops with a nice view uphill of rooftops, the hills and sky.
Along the central hallway are two more bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Additional Services Available: Italy Perfect would be happy to assist in arranging additional services to provide ease as well as enrich your stay in Florence. The following services can be coordinated, paid locally:
- Pre-arrival grocery shopping
- Welcome or daily lunch/dinner prepared by a cook.
- Customized tours, excursions and/or cooking classes
- Mid-stay maid and laundry services
Things To Note
Neighborhood: Ponte Vecchio
Size: 133 m2, 1430 sq ft
Accessibility/Security: Four steps from the building entrance to the elevator. Elevator door is narrow.
Utilities/Taxes: Stays of 15+ nights: utilities are paid as consumed & final cleaning paid in cash on arrival.
Other: Check in 3:00 to 6:00pm.heck in 4:00 to 6:00pm. Luggage drop for arrivals before 4pm. Fee for holiday, weekend arrivals.
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 |
Bedroom 3 | 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 | Combination bathtub/shower (flexible showerhead), sink and toilet | |
Bathroom 2 (en suite to Bedroom 3) | Shower, sink and toilet |
- Hairdryer
- WiFi
- TV - Limited English Programs
- Heating
- A/C
- Fully Equipped
- Coffee Maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Refrigerator
- 6th Floor North American
- Elevator
- High Chair
- Travel Crib
- Washer/Dryer Combo
- Elevator
- Air Conditioning
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Things to See & Do
Ponte Vecchio (5 mins Walking)
Awesome ancient bridge over Florence's Arno river that has survived 800 years. Famous for the shops of goldsmiths along its length.
Boboli Gardens (10 mins Walking)
Expansive and beautiful gardens behind the famous Pitti Palace with statues including the fat man (Bacchus) on the turtle.
Pitti Palace (10 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.
Uffizi Gallery (10 mins Walking)
One of the greatest museums in the world. The defining collection of Renaissance art. A tour is recommended.
Duomo (15 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!
Piazza della Repubblica (15 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.
Public Transport
Firenze S. M. Novella (20 mins Walking)
Florence Santa Maria Novella main train station