Very bright apartment in Florentine style recently renovated, nested in the historic Piazza del Mercato Centrale with a wonderful view of the Cathedral and the Basilica of San Lorenzo. It is located on the fourth floor with no elevator (about 60 steps). The apartment is equipped with every modern comfort but retains its original character with terracotta floors and exposed beams. The San Lorenzo Market is actually comprised of two separate markets, an indoor market, known as the Mercato Centrale, or Central Market, home to all things food and the outdoor section that lines the surroundings streets of the large Mercato Centrale building, selling leather, clothing and many souvenirs. The Central Market is a two-level food market, making up the second half of the San Lorenzo Market. The Mercato Centrale is in a beautiful building designed and built from (hidden phone number) when Florence was still capital of Italy. With cast iron and glass all around, the building mixes classic to the modern. On the ground floor, you will find the butchers, fishmongers, fruit and vegetable vendors and small specialty shops selling local olive oils, meats, cheeses and much, much more. Recently re-opened to the public and renewed in 2014 is the second level to the market, open seven days a week from 10am through midnight. With 3000 square meters of space and 500 seats, the area is large enough for twelve individual stalls or sections, each dedicated to a different Italian specialty such as cheese, Chianti wine or baked goods. The district will never end to surprise you! Did you know that in San Lorenzo district was born Carlo Lorenzini, called “Collodi”, author of the famous novel “The Adventures of Pinocchio”? COMPOSITION Approx 80 square meters. Air conditioning covers the entire apartment. Suitable for up to 4 people. It is composed by two double rooms, two bathrooms, a living room with kitchen. Suitable for up to 5 people. First double bedroom: king size bed, with private bathroom (with shower) Second double bedroom: king size bed plus a single sofa bed. Living room with kitchen: fully equipped (with dishes, glasses, cutlery, pots and pans, kitchen tools, corkscrew), fridge, electric stove, oven, kettle, squeezer, toaster, coffee-maker. Double sofa bed available. First bathroom: a window, shower, bidet, hairdryer, iron, iron board, drying rack. Second bathroom: shower, bidet. Washing machine. ADDITIONAL INFO Guests have access to the entire apartment. You will be welcomed by a member of our staff who will introduce you to the apartment. A booklet with all needed info, rules, downtown city map, places to visit, suggested restaurants, useful numbers, list of closets services and shops is at your disposal. TERMS & CONDITIONS City tax: € 3,00 per person per night, up to a maximum of 7 nights in a row - to be paid in cash upon arrival. Check-in from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Late check-in fee: € 30,00 after 8:00 PM / € 50,00 after 12:00 AM to be paid in cash upon arrival. Check-out is mandatory by 10:00 AM the latest. Passports & IDs are required by law upon check-in. Apartment energy certificate (A.P.E.): class G – 207,60 kWh/m2 year....