A charming flat right in the historical centre of Florence. This was the home of Pauline Bonaparte, sister of Napoleon. On the first floor of the the building you can visit her apartment and ballrooms. This apartment is spacious, it has a large room with high ceilings and beams and big window overlooking an internal courtyard. There is a very small kitchenette with two electric plates. In the main room there is a fridge and a microwave oven, flat-screen TV,, a table with chairs and ample storage. The apartment can comfortably host a couple in the king-size bed. The gas central heating is operated by the tenant depending on their preferences. The apartment is a few steps from the Bargello Palace and museum and only a minutes walk from Santa Croce, the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria. And of course you are right in the shopping area, surrounded by boutiques, bars and trattorias of all types. During the day, the area is full of life – there are many leather shops around the square and nearby streets, with the Sant’Ambrogio market acting as a main draw for residents and tourists alike as it offers fresh local produce, meats, cheeses and more every morning. The streets around the market offer various places to eat a quick and budget-friendly lunch, with many pizzerias and restaurants on the nearby Via de’ Macci and Borgo La Croce. Once evening falls, the area around the Santa Croce square and most of the neighbourhood come alive as the restaurants, cafes and clubs fill up with people enjoying an evening out. There are many restaurants in the area, offering both traditional Tuscan cuisine as well as more modern re-visitations as well as ethnic options.