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Host: Maria Pia Amaraschi Bedrooms: 2 Address: 158, via Peruzzi, 50011, Antella - Bagno a Ripoli, Florence, Italy Click here for location. Telephone: +39 055 621737 Fax: +39 055 6569959 Activities/Attractions: The beautiful and ancient Italian city of Florence, capital city of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, is situated not far from the Apennines, in a fertile and flourishing plain surrounded by pleasant hills dotted with villas and castles, placed on the banks of the River Arno, which divides the city into two equal parts. Florence, known throughout the world as the "beautiful" city, is the home of the Grand Duke and the Royal family, who reside in the magnificent Pitti Palace, named after Luca Pitti, the wealthy citizen who had it built. We are very happy to welcome students of Italian who would like to practice speaking our language or to study it more thoroughly. To make your stay truly exceptional we will be happy to accompany you or to indicate to you delightful excursions in the surrounding countryside, or if you prefer, concerts, exhibitions and other cultural events in Florence and the nearby cities of Tuscany, easily reached by car.
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General Information: In the hills to the South of Florence, Italy 15 minutes by car from the historic center of the city, where the road that cross the magnificent Chianti area starts, rises the tower of the ancient Villa Peruzzi, a romantic noble ancient Villa with comfortable and luxurious rooms. In a great apartment in the tower of the villa, the owners offer guests bed and breakfast with accommodation in two magnificent rooms with private bathroom plus a large salon with ceiling adorned by Gothic arches. Guests can also relax in the renaissance park and swim in the fresh pool.
In the 19th century this country villa, now renovated and furnished with antique furniture, was the home of the important literary salon of Marquis Emilia Peruzzi and was host to characters such as Cavour and Garibaldi, during their discussions after the conquest of South Italy. On request, the owners, who are real food lovers, can prepare you Italian or international dishes and can organise cooking courses lasting either a week or a week-end. Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard. Rates: (Prices quoted in Euros) €45-50/person/night Breakfast included - You can have breakfast with our home-made jams, marmalades, cakes and pies, or with Tuscan ham and other typical products. |
