Window overlook tiny, quiet lane. When we bought the fresco-style painting we knew it was perfect for the living room.
Living room has dining table for romantic candle light dinners. The table expands to seat six people.
Medici living room overlooks neighborhood gardens making this a peaceful place to relax. You'll feel you're in the Tuscany countryside.
Comfortable master bedroomwindows open onto back terrace. Large armoire and dresser provide plenty of storage space for clothing.
The inviting second bedroom has a window overlooking the tiny quiet street. A large armoire provides ample clothing storage.
View of 15th century city wall behind Boboli Gardens from second bedroom. Locals call it the "new" wall.
Bathroom looking towards hall.
Bathroom window looking towards the terrace.
Sleek kitchen with new appliances and cabintry.
The sun streams into the kitchen in the mornings. The table expands to seat 4 or 5.
Modern kitchen with gas cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee maker and large refrigerator/freezer
The kitchen doors open out onto the terrace.
The terrace off the kitchen is a delightful place to while away the hours. It's perfect for meals outside.
Terrace is ideal spot for meals. Rising above is the walls of Boboli Gardens. Photo was taken standing on the terrace so this is actual view.
Breakfast on the terrace is the best way to start a summer day.
Tiny lane that leads to the apartment. At the end of the street are the 15th century stone walls of the Boboli Gardens.
Another view of the front door that welcomes you home.
A few steps lead up to the entryway door. The wrought iron railing is covered in blooming vines.
Elegant entrance to Medici apartment. Residents unfurl colorful canvas awnings over entrance doors for shade in the summer.
Look out the living room window to lush palm trees, wisteria vines and the Boboli Garden wall.
The view from the top of the street of the charming 1920's buildings of the Bobolino neighborhood.
The Bobolino neighborhood where the Medici apartment is located is quiet yet only minutes to the center of town.
Each of the homes on the main little piazza in the Bobolino is decorated with the symbol of a bee.
The quiet street that leads into the Bobolino neighborhood. Love that Fiat Cinquecento!
Another Bobolino building with the symbol of the bee on the terrace.
End of the main street leading to the apartment. Lttle lane that leads to apartment is at top left. Plenty of on-street parking.
Another small street lined with gardens in the neighborhood.
The private street where the Florence Medici apartment is located.
A few minutes walk is Piazza Porta Romana where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables and pick up the daily newspaper.
The handy produce stand where you can pick up the freshest fruits and vegetables is a few minutes walk away.
Try the wonderful cheeses, dried meats and savory dishes at this wonderful delicatessen on Via Romana.
Shop for produce at the Piazza Santo Spirito outdoor market. The piazza has a nice array of restaurants too.
This is the Porta Romana or "Roman Gate". The locals call this the "new" wall since it only dates to the 15th century.
Looking to Porta Romana from Piazza della Calza. On the left is the bus stop that takes you to the center of town in only 10 minutes.
The mural is a landmark in Piazza della Calza. This is taken standing at the bus stop.
The snack bar next to the bus stop where you can buy bus tickets.
The orange sticker with the blue bus means they sell bus tickets. You can also buy phone cards here.
The Piazza della Calza bus stop with several very convenient bus lines into the center.
A lion statue guards the entrance to the via Niccolo Macchiavelli that leads to the Medici apartment.
On the other side of the start of via Niccolo Macchiaveli is a statue of the she wolf that rescued Romulus and Remus.
Walk up the Viale Niccolo Macchiavelli to Piazzale Michalangelo and enoy the fantastic views of Florence.
Another beautiful view is a hearty walk uphill from Medici apartment up to Piazzale Michelangelo.
At the end of the street near Medici is a gate that leads into the art institute which is a day time short cut directly into the city.
The pretty tree lined street leading to the Istituto d'Arte. The Medici apartment is behind the Instituto d'Arte.
On the grounds of the Art Institute is a cute playground, ideal if traveling with young children.
Playgrounds are hard to find in the central part of the city. This one is very close to the Medici apartment.
Beautiful paths stretch out across the gorgeous Boboli Gardens, which are directly behind the Medici apartment.
Statues adorn the Boboli gardens.
Another path to pursue in the Boboli Gardens. What better place to take a walk on a fall afternoon?
Boboli Garden pond.
Wander through the beautiful Boboli Gardens.
Looking south from Boboli Gardens is same hillside that you see from the top of the main street where the Medici apartment is located.
This is the same tower you see from the terrace of the Medici apartment, but this shot was taken from inside the Garden walls.
View of the Pitti Palace from a hill in the Boboli Gardens.
More Boboli Garden scenery.
On a hot August day the grass in brown but changes back to green in the cooler seasons.
This shabby-but-not-chic costly hotel room is further proof that Florence vacation apartment rentals provide such good value.
Oltrarno area is known for artisan craft workrooms that preserve the traditional arts. This shop custom makes fine men's shoes.