… historical buildings and important museums.
Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence. It is the most populous city in Tuscany. Florence is situated on the River Arno and famous for its history and its importance in the Middle Age and the Renaissance as well as its architecture and art. The city is a centre of Medieval trade and finance and is often consdered to be the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. The historic centre of Florence was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1982 and the city is famed for its historic buildings and churches, like the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Ponte Vecchio as well as the renowned shopping street Via Tornabuoni with elegant shops and exclusive designer boutiques.
The Tuscany is a region of Central Italy with a unique countryside and 120 protected nature reserves. The region is known for its wines, the most famous is the Chianti, and other agricultural products like the production of olive oil, principally in Lucca and the surrounding hills, as well as the Chianina cattle.
The most popular and famous landscapes of the Tuscany are the Maremma in the Chianti region between Florence and Siena, the Maremma in the south, and the Etruscan Riviera along the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The Hotel Relais Santa Croce is a luxurious five star boutique hotel and situated in a unique location on Via Ghibellina in the historic city centre of Florence, between the Basilica Santa Croce and the Duomo Santa Mari del Fiore and close to many churches, historical buildings and important museums.
This luxurious and elegant hotel is housed in the Ciofi-Jacometti Palace from the eighteenth century and it has been recently renovated with great care in all details and returnes to its age-old splendour. The public areas are decorated with original frescoes, dating back to the 18th century, original period furniture and precious fabrics. The result of the eleborate renovation is a unique atmosphere and the hotel offers the perfect balance between the tradition and charm from past timmes and modern comfort and luxury. Guest enjoy an impeccable and personalized service as well as a memorable stay right in the heart of the historic city centre of Florence.
The Hotel Relais Santa Croce offers 24 rooms inclusive of six suites on three floors. The splendid rooms and suites are individually decorated and they overlook the historic city centre, the Duomo or the Basilica Santa Croce and they are equipped with latest comfort.
The "Guelfi e Ghibellini Restaurant" at the Relais Santa Croce offers Mediterranean cuisine as well as Tuscan specialities in a refined and tranquil atmosphere. Cocktail, refreshing drinks, and snacks are served in the Bar and the Music Room.
The Hotel Relais Santa Croce offers two meetings and banquet rooms with latest conference technologiy for up to 70 people and they are the perfect venue for business and social events.
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The Relais Santa Croce Hotel features a Gourmet Restaurant The Relais Santa Croce Hotel: Remarkable architecture The Relais Santa Croce Hotel is perfect for city journeys to Florence / Italy Sorry: Pets are NOT welcome to The Relais Santa Croce Hotel
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