Luxury Flat on Via Tornabuoni

This luxurious flat is located in the historic 'Palazzo Viviani della Robbia' on Via de' Tornabuoni, Florence's most high-end and fashionable street. 💎 Commissioned by Cosimo III de' Medici and completed in 1693, it’s next to top designer and boutique shops yet remains silent and private. Just a stone's throw from the River Arno, Santa Maria Novella train station, Duomo and all main attractions in the historical city centre, our apartment is perfect for a weekend trip or a longer stay. This distinctly elegant two-bedroom apartment boasts a unique view of Via de’ Tornabuoni, a fully-equipped kitchen, a charming living and dining room, and a designer sofa bed. Indulge in a comfortable and refined Florence experience. Make yourself at home. ************************************ Palazzo Viviani Della Robbia An exclusive and unique destination The Viviani della Robbia Palace has a splendid Baroque-style façade, frescoes, stucco, and sculptures. While it is now home to the Tornabuoni Living Suites and luxury stores, a rich history lives in its walls. The 1600s Virginia Tornabuoni, the last Tornabuoni heiress, married Count Francesco Saracinelli di Orvieto. Upon her death, the Saracinelli family inherited the family’s estate properties. They later sold them to Senator Donato Luigi Viviani, an auditor, and magistrate of Cosimo III. In 1645, the Viviani family added the della Robbia surname to their own. Senator Donato Luigi Viviani embarked on combining the family’s Via de’ Tornabuoni properties. In 1695, his family commissioned the project to architect Giovanni Battista Foggini. To this day, the Viviani family coat of arms is visible on the building’s façade. The 1700s In the 17th and 18th centuries, many historical figures called the palace home. Among them were Niccolò Gaetano Viviani, a friend of the Medici family, Luigi di Niccolò Viviani, a chamberlain of the King of Naples, and Carlo di Borbone, an ambassador to Florence and a minister of the King of Spain. Royal emblems still decorate the palace facade. The 1800s During Napoleonic occupation, the Poniatowski princes (sons of Stanislaw), seized the palace. It was then sold in 1880. Among the various following owners was the Contini-Bonacossi. The 1900s to Today In 1919, in the Casoni Apothecaries, Count Camillo Negroni was said to have concocted his eponymous cocktail–the Negroni. Since the mid-1990s, the palace has housed the boutique of the Florentine fashion house Roberto Cavalli. We are available during our guests' stay. Via de’ Tornabuoni is an elegant street renowned for its designer stores in the heart of Florence. Typified by historical buildings and stunning architecture, Via de’ Tornabuoni has attracted fashion enthusiasts, art lovers, and discerning shoppers for centuries. The street, embued with Florence's rich cultural heritage, is significant. Its impressive palaces and residences once belonged to influential families. This enchanting street captures Florence's timeless elegance, refined taste, and indulgence. Florence Cathedral 700 m Brunelleschi's Dome 800 m Giotto's Campanile 700 m Baptistery of San Giovanni 700 m Palazzo Vecchio e Piazza della Signoria 500 m Ponte Vecchio 300 m We pride ourselves on discreet service to guarantee our guests a private, home-away-from-home experience. These include but are not limited to air conditioning, in-apartment washing machines, smart check-in. We aim to make your Florence experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible.