FIRENZE

Real Christmas tree decorations on the Ponte Vechio

Straight away Florence has a different feel to it than Rome. So much prettier and cleaner.  Our apartment is a 10 min walk from the station and right in the heart of everything on the via di Terme.

A short walk from train to apt.

 

Our apartment is a huge space with a kitchenette, large living area and mezzanine bedroom and a tiny ‘childs’ room. We have a tiny balcony that overlooks a courtyard with huuuge magnolia trees.

Our first quick reconnaissance walk took us over the Ponte (bridge) Vechio. The Christmas lights by night are stunning.

The beautiful Christmas street lights.

 
We found a gorgeous gourmet (for us but apparently not the Italians) supermarket.

We bought home ham, tomatoes, bread, prosciutto, gorgonzola, parmesan, sardo and wine which we ate this at ‘home’ by the fire. The very best part of the apartment is the fireplace. It feels like a REAL Christmas with the fire crackling.