Embrace la dolce vita at the stunning Verrocchio, a lavish two-bedroom apartment in Le Cure, on the northern edge of Florence. Since many locals live in this pretty neighbourhood, you’re treated to an authentic slice of Florentine life with restaurants, cafés, and produce stores that cater to their discerning tastes. The city centre is a pleasant stroll south of the apartment, while a drive north through Fiesole brings you into the heart of the Tuscan countryside.

Live like a local, heading to the vibrant daily market in the Piazza delle Cure to stock up on vine tomatoes for your panzanella and the finest local olive oil to drizzle over your bruschetta. Browse the local antique stores for treasures, then choose a refreshing gelato to enjoy as you stroll through the leafy Orto Botanico gardens. To your south, the city’s cultural attractions await. Immerse yourself in the work of the masters at the Uffizi Gallery, then head to the Duomo to admire Filippo Brunelleschi’s incredible dome. For those looking to indulge in an afternoon of designer retail therapy, the chic Via Roma, home to Italy’s most revered fashion houses, is a must.

Inspired by the city’s rich artistic heritage, the living room at Verrocchio features an ornate fresco and makes a particularly gratifying spot to relax with a glass of wine before supper. Feel inspired to recreate delicious local dishes sampled in the apartments sophisticated forest-green kitchen. Feast around the bistro kitchen table or take a few steps down to the impressive dining terrace for an al fresco supper beneath a Florentine sunset.

Verrocchio’s primary bedroom boasts charming touches like an antique furnace, a handsome writing desk, and a grand fresco above the king-size bed. The second bedroom is just as impressive, housing a lovely four-poster king-size bed. Both bedrooms are ensuite, with opulent marble-accent bathrooms offering a coveted deep-soak tub and a generous walk-in shower.

Guests are treated to not one but two terraces, creating private nooks for peaceful moments beneath the golden Tuscan sun. Verrocchio impresses with its sumptuous interiors and impeccable location, offering a blissful base for your Italian escape.