Description

On every piazza, along every street, the very stones of Florence breathe
its history. The 16th-century former convent in a quiet street in the Santa
Croce district is surrounded by the monuments of the past. The Duomo and
the main museums and churches are just a short stroll away. Traces of its
original purpose can still be clearly seen in the vaulted arches, the
ceiling frescoes and the tranquil cloister overlooking a patio with an
ancient well. And yet, the skilled restoration by one of the countryÂ’s
foremost architects, James Cavagnari, and the decoration by his sister
Jacqueline, has ensured that private-house charm prevails over the ascetic
lifestyle which the incumbents followed here in Renaissance times. Beamed
ceilings, antique furnishings, bright wall hangings, original paintings,
warm lighting, fresh flowers and modern amenities provide the framework for
a romantic stay. The rooms, all different, look out across old roofs and
hidden courtyards. Above all, the peace and spirituality will refresh you
after the rigours of a dayÂ’s sightseeing.
To book at J and J Historic House Hotel
, Florence
, Italy
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