Galileo's Glories

Galileo's Glories: Tuscany

Housed within the 15th century Palazzo dell'Antella in Florence’s famous Piazza Santa Croce, this beautiful flat radiates history and rustic elegance. Tall exposed beam ceilings and tiled floors combine with stylish modern furnishings and frescoes in the living room to create an awe-worthy first impression. We love the glass divider that separates part of the living area off as a reading nook, where picture windows proffer unobstructed views of the Basilica of Santa Croce. Start mornings off here with your morning coffee while feasting on the scenery, then head to the building’s shared gym for a workout. When you’re ready to explore, the city’s most iconic sights are all within easy reach on foot – the Piazza del Duomo and Ponte Vecchio are just ten minutes away and the Uffizi Gallery is reachable in eight. After a day of sightseeing, come back home for a soak in the blue-tiled tub, then pour yourself a glass of wine to watch the sunset from your windows. Enjoy an intimate meal beneath the beams of your picturesque pad or throw on your glad rags for a night out in a local trattoria. When it’s time to turn in, two beautiful frescoed bedrooms wait to send you into a comfortable night’s sleep.


Home truths:
*This home is on the first floor of a building with no lift
*As this home is located within one of Florence's most visited sights, you may hear some street noise even with the double glazed windows
*Both beds can be divided into two singles each if needed
*The building's gym is shared with the other residents
*Stays over twenty-eight days will require additional charges for utilities – ask the host for more information when booking
*The host can provide a cot for little ones