Due to its beauty, Florence historic centre has been declared World Heritage Site;
You will have the opportunity to live in proximity to some of the most important museums in Italy and in the world (e.g. the Uffizi Gallery);
The Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, the Basilica of San Lorenzo and many other monuments are within easy reach;
Santa Maria Novella railway station, too, is within easy reach;
Plenty of bus and train lines connect the city centre to the other districts;
Florence historic centre is rich in craft workshops were you can do your shopping;
You can taste the typical Florentine street food;
You can experience Florence lively night life. Florence centre is rich in pubs and discos;
You will have the opportunity to spend a whole relaxing day in the Park of the Cascine;
Last but not least, you will have the opportunity to stay in ancient finely-restored aristocratic palaces.