Residences locally known as 'Villas' usually refer to a stately family home with grape and/or olive growing dating back several centuries or more. That is where the word got some of its aura going back to Roman times.
Apartments are almost all privately owned. They are mostly found in converted family mansions (palazzos) or town houses. In rural areas apartments are mostly converted farm buildings associated with a larger estate.
A typical hotel, as in most of Italy, would be family owned and not usually part of a chain. It will usually offer a wider range of services than a B&B including meals, a bar and a reception desk. Some may be luxurious and centuries old.
You may be personally welcomed by the owner or meet no one other than the key holder. They will generally have 2-5 double rooms and can range from the bijou with hotel-like services to the twin-bed basic variety.
We are 300 mtrs. from main railway station S.M. Novella, from which begins the Florentine downtown, and you may reach us on foot (10 minutes walk). Our structure is quite basic, but you will find in each room air-conditioning and double glazing.
Bed & Breakfast A Teatro is located in Florence in the traffic restricted area in the Santa Croce district. It is a perfect small but very friendly B&B with nice colored and comfortable rooms and beautiful decoration.
Salvadonica is a lovely hamlet dedicated to a country holiday and situated in the green Tuscan countryside on one of the most beautiful hills of the Chianti region half way between Florence and Siena.
Bed & Breakfast is situated in centre of Florence, very close to the bank of the River Arno. Each room is named and characterized by its own specific colour, help to ensure guests enjoy a relaxing and peaceful night’s rest.
The historic Residenza Palazzo Alfani is situated in the heart of Florence. The Architecture, furnishings and general décor of the Residenca combine a flavour of the past with the most modern technology.
An ideal place for both luxury and romantic stays, the owners offer their hospitality with rooms and luxury suites to those visitors with an appreciation for Italian art, Florentine customs and second honeymoons.
From 1st July to 30th September 2008 the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery in Florence will extend the current opening hours up to 22.00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
A 75 year old Gennai Yanagisawa from Japan will take flight in the town Vinci birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci in tribute to the old genius original idea.
Enter to win a luxury trip for two to the picture-perfect hill of Tuscany. Now through January 31st 2008 you could win an all-expenses-paid, first class trip for two to the most photogenic towns in the world: the medieval hill towns of Tuscany, Italy.
Festa del Grillo, or the Cricket festival (first Sunday after Ascension Thursday), Le Cascine Florence. The huge park to the west of Florence is the setting for this event, celebrations of the joys of spring.
May 1st, day of the worker, also known as "Primo Maggio". It is national holiday with local celebrations and rock concerts with popular international names.