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Palazzo dell'Accademia is a wonderful
example of noble 19th century architecture; today it
has been carefully renovated to create elegant and luxurious
mini apartments with concierge services.
In
the building there are two modern elevators to get to
the apartments. In front of the building there is car
parking for about 12 cars.  Inside there is a reception
area to receive and assist guest.
Every apartment has central heating,
air conditioning, a hair dryer, telephone and separate
connections for internet and satellite TV. There is
also a fully fitted corner kitchen which includes cooker,
oven, dish washer and fridge. Each floor has laundry
facilities for the communal use of guests.
Palazzo dell'Accademia was realized
through a careful renovation of external and internal
spaces, the choice of furniture and decoration have
been made with the utmost care to create a luxurious
and romantic atmosphere. The management can provide
you with a continental breakfast upon request. Some
apartments are equipped for handicapped access.
ACCOMODATION: Click on the name of each apartment for more
information:
- Dante
Alighieri (sleeps 4+2);
 - Machiavelli (sleeps 2+2);
- Boccaccio (sleeps 4+2);
- Petrarca (sleeps 2+2);
- Guicciardini (sleeps 4+2);
- Giotto (sleeps 4+2);
- Botticelli (sleeps 2+2);
- Vasari (sleeps 6+2);
- Cimabue (sleeps 2+2);
- Masaccio (sleeps 4+2);
- Michelangelo (sleeps 6+2);
- Donatello (sleeps 2+2);
- Leonardo
da Vinci (sleeps 4+2);
- Brunelleschi (sleeps 2+2);
- Ghiberti (sleeps 4+2);
- Vespucci (sleeps 4+2);
- Cellini (sleeps 4+1);
- Lorenzo
il Magnifico (sleeps 3+1);
- Galileo
Galilei (sleeps 4+2);
- Cosimo
De' Medici (sleeps 2);
- Savonarola (sleeps 2+2).
LOCATION: Palazzo dell'Accademia is found in the centre of Florence,
whose artistic and cultural treasures are well known
all over the world. The Palazzo is in Piazza dei Ciompi
which is very noble square, original home of the Ghiberti
family (one of Florences foremost antique familys).
Situated opposite the Palazzo is  "Loggia del Pesce",
designed by Vasari. A simple and beautiful example of
perfect renaissance architecture designed and composed
of 18 thin Doric columns with a variety of small round
terracotta fish.
The nearest airport is Florence 20
to 40 minutes depending on traffic. Pisa airport is
just over an hour and Rome airports are around three
hours drive. All airports are easily accessible by train.
Having a car for your stay at Palazzo Pietrapiana is
not necessary.
HISTORY: Palazzo
dell'Accademia was previously home to the "Accademia
dei Risoluti", which gave birth to the theatre
named "Alfieri". On the main gate there is
an engraving of the "Cavallo Sfrenato" (the
galloping horse) symbol of the "Accademia dei Risoluti"
whose motto was "valoroso destrier passa e non
cura", (brave horse passing without fear).
OTHER
FACILITIES AVAILABLE NEAR BY: Near by are most
important  museums and buildings in Florence. There are
also exclusive boutiques of all kinds. You will be well
placed to take advantage of the traditional cultural
events and antique traditions of the city.
You are also near to the famous Florentine
food and small goods markets, innumerable bars, restaurants,
pastry shops, gourmet food shops and wine sellers. The
Palazzo is about 150 yards from the delightful out door
market of Santa Croce. Probably the only daily flea
market in Italy, it is open every morning, afternoon
and evening, and despite it’s size offers a nice
selection of old lamps, books, jewellery and other objects
from the recent and distant past.
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