About Holiday VelvetHoliday Velvet specialises in online booking of Florence holiday accommodation in different locations including Santa Maria Novella.
We pride ourselves on the easiness of our booking system and after-sales experience. Find a Florence apartment or villa you like, if it shows available for your travel dates click "book now", pay a down payment to reserve and... that's it! Now you'll be presented with an online booking confirmation that you will be able to save using a barcode reader on your phone or share with your friends on Facebook. We also offer travel insurance and in some destinations a car pick up to take you to your Florence accommodation. |
Choose a holiday apartment in Florence Santa Maria NovellaWhen looking at a vacation rental in Florence, consider staying right in the center of the city in one of the many Santa Maria Novella apartments. The location is an ideal place to start each morning of the holiday, and any direction chosen to explore will enchant the journey with the atmosphere of Florence. Ancient and modern history combine to offer attractions to please every member of the holiday party.The Church of Santa Maria Novella, located at the Piazza di Santa Maria Novella is one of the most architecturally famous Gothic churches in the entire Tuscany area. The artwork that the church contains deserves a special trip to examine. In fact, most of the churches in the area contain art created during the Italian Renaissance, and the work of Michelangelo and Brunelleschi will be found within the walls as well as on the exterior. From the church, stroll south toward the Old City. Along the way are two museums where the usual Renaissance themes give way to modern art. The Meseo Marino Marini is on the right, featuring equestrian sculptures. On the left, the contemporary is exhibited at Palazzo Strozzi. Churches, museums, art and architecture may fill all cultural needs and the shops that line the area will satisfy the shopper, but other needs must be met when exploring Florence. Luckily there is no shortage of restaurants, so the need to sample the food of Tuscany can be satisfied as well. A relaxing stroll from the Santa Maria Novella accommodation will take the hungry holidaymaker to a tasty dinner. For an elegant dining experience, ORVM at the Piazza d'Ognissanti is the place to go. The cuisine is Mediterranean and Italian. The black and white marble floors and leather-covered walls give it an atmosphere that will add to the enjoyment of the meal. Southern Italian cuisine that features seafood is perfect if in the mood for impepata di cozze or orate alla marinara. The decor of Osteria dei Centopoveri is simple and comfortable, and the wine list impressive. The combination makes this the perfect place for a relaxing meal before heading back to the Santa Maria Novella apartments. |
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