… distance to the Basilica Santa Croce, the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio.
Florence is the capital city of the province Floerence and also of the Italian region of Tuscany. 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 with many important attractions like the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, the Basilica Santa Croce, the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia dell'Arte del Disegno with Michelangelo's world-famous David.
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 four star luxurious Plaza Hotel Lucchesi is one of the most charming hotels in Florence and is is located directly on the banks od River Arno right in the heart of the historic district of Florence and the hilltop Piazzale Michelangelo and the church San Miniato al Monte are just across the waters. Many important sights are located within walking distance, like the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, the Basilika Santa Croce, the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia dell'Arte del Disegno with Michelangelo's David as well as the renowned shopping street Via Tornabuoni with elegant shops and luxurious designer boutiques.
This boutique hotel is housed in a building from the 19th century and it has been completely renovated in 2001 with great care in all details. The Plaza Hotel Lucchesi is a magnificent example of the unique Florentine style and combines tradition with modern comfort and luxury. The spaciuos lobby is decorated in an elegant and comfortable design and guests enjoy beautiful views of River Arno, the Piazzale Michelangelo and the historic city centre.
The 87 guestroom and ten Duplex suites, completely renovated in 2001, are elegantly decorated in a splendid Italian stlye and they are equipped modern comfort. Many of the rooms offers a balcony or a private terrace with views over the sights of the historic city.
The "Restaurant La Serra" at the Plaza Hotel Lucchesi reflects the style of the hotel in every way and serves Italian cuisine and Florentine specialities, prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients, in a typical elegant Italian ambience.
The hotel offers two meeting and banquet rooms with state-of-the-art conference technology for up to 150 people. The rooms are located on the ground floor and they offer natural daylight.
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The Plaza Hotel Lucchesi: Remarkable architecture The Plaza Hotel Lucchesi is perfect for city journeys to Florence / Italy Pets are welcome to The Plaza Hotel Lucchesi (on request)
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