San Lorenzo satisfy your stomach, eye and soul

Sometimes in a city full of amazing things to see, wonderful little nuggets get pushed aside. Florence is a prime example of this. Bursting at the seams with historically significant paintings, sculpture and architecture. It is a city of sensory overload, with the work of Renaissance masters literally around almost every corner. Churches, shopping and cuisine abound everywhere in the city, but nowhere are all three brought together like they are among the Florence apartments and hotels of San Lorenzo.

• History buff? The church at San Lorenzo was the family chapel of the Medicis. The family put the genius of Brunelleschi to work in building the church. Michelangelo contributed much of the interior design and Donatello’s magnificent bronze work is represented in the pulpits.


• Shopaholic? Florence has been one of the leading producers of quality leather goods for centuries. From the smallest individual producers to industry giant Ferragamo,leather goods are everywhere. Nowhere are they in such abundance and in such budget friendly variety as the San Lorenzo leather market. The scent of quality leather will draw the seasoned shopper like a moth to a flame before the goods are even in view. There is nothing like loading up your lodging in Florence with the scent of quality leather.


• Off the beaten path... For those taking the leisurely vacation route, doing it Italian style and have found a holiday home in Florence with a kitchen you can not miss the Mercato Centrale. An indoor market frequented by hordes of local restaurant owners and home chefs. Vendors offer everything imaginable in the way of Tuscan food, from sausages to family produced olive oils to locally produced specialty cheeses. Take these back to your apartment and indulge in simple perfection.