Charming Mezzanine apartment – Near every Europass building

Historic Convent Retreat with Mezzanine

Immerse yourself in Florentine history in this charming 70-square-meter apartment, located on the third floor of a stunning 17th-century convent. Situated in the heart of the historic center, this home offers a serene retreat with peaceful internal courtyard views and original wooden ceilings.

From your private balcony, you can catch glimpses of the beautiful façade of the Church of Santa Croce. This is the perfect base for those who want to live surrounded by Renaissance culture while enjoying a quiet and bright atmosphere.

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Apartment Layout & Amenities

Living & Dining Area:

• Spacious living room featuring original wooden ceilings and an ornamental fireplace (non-operational).

• Balcony: A private outdoor spot with a view toward Santa Croce.

• Sleeping Option: A comfortable sofa bed is available in the living area for extra guests.

• Climate: Air conditioning and autonomous heating for year-round comfort.

• Tech: High-speed Wi-Fi throughout.

Sleeping Area (Mezzanine):

• The Mezzanine: Located above the living area, it includes one double bed and one single bed.

• Privacy Note: The two sleeping sections are separated by the stairs and are visually private, though there are no doors between them.

Kitchen Area:

• Fully equipped kitchen integrated into the living space, complete with a dining table and all necessary cookware and utensils.

Bathroom:

• Functional bathroom equipped with a shower and a washing machine for your convenience.

Building Access & Timing:

• Check-in: From 3:00 PM.

• Check-out: By 11:00 AM.

• Flexibility: Early check-in or late check-out may be arranged in accordance with other bookings; therefore, we cannot know or confirm in advance if it is possible.

• Access: Located on the 3rd floor of a historic building with no elevator.

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Logistics

Important for Students: Our courses are held across three different venues. Please note that the specific location for your course will be confirmed approximately two weeks before the course starts.

The following distances are calculated from the apartment to the Europass Teacher Academy locations. We have provided only the walking times as they represent the most efficient way to reach the sites:

1. Via Sant’Egidio, 12

• Walking time: Approx. 7–9 minutes.

2. Via dei Rustici, 7

• Walking time: Approx. 9–11 minutes.

3. Via dei Servi, 49

• Walking time: Approx. 12–14 minutes.

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How to reach the apartment

From Santa Maria Novella Station (SMN):

• Walking time: Approx. 18–20 minutes.

• By Public Transport: Approx. 15 minutes (Take bus C2 from “Stazione Scalette” to “Ghibellina”, then a short walk).

From Florence Airport (Amerigo Vespucci):

• By Tram: Take the T2 Tram line to the “Alamanni/Stazione” stop. From there, you can walk, take a taxi, or use the C2 bus to reach Via Fiesolana.

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Pros & Cons

PROS (Why you’ll love it):

• Historic Atmosphere: Living in a former 17th-century convent with original features like wooden ceilings.

• Exceptional Location: Just steps away from the Duomo and Santa Croce, yet surprisingly quiet thanks to the courtyard views.

• Spacious & Unique: The mezzanine layout and high ceilings provide a sense of space and character.

CONS (Things to consider):

• The Climb: Located on the 3rd floor with no elevator; the stairs are part of the building’s historic charm but require some effort.

• Mezzanine Privacy: The double and single beds on the mezzanine are in an open-plan layout without doors between them.

• Restricted Access: Located in the ZTL (Restricted Traffic Zone); if arriving by car, you must use a private garage.

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