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Lungarno Acciaiuoli LUNGARNO ACCIAIUOLI Luxury Apartment in Florence Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli e Ponte Santa Trinita La fotografia, scattata oltre cinquant’anni fa, ritrae il Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli in tutto il suo splendore; ne racchiude il fascino che dal passato è giunto intatto e ugualmente magico fino a noi. Spiccano per bellezza ed eleganza le facciate di Palazzo Spini Feroni, prestigiosa sede della famosa maison di moda Salvatore Ferragamo, e del palazzo storico nel quale è ubicato l’immobile; la Torre di Palazzo Vecchio, con i suoi 94 metri di altezza, sovrasta con delicatezza gli altri edifici e completa la caratteristica visuale. This photo, taken over fifty years ago, shows the full splendour of Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli; it has all the charm of the past, which has come to our age intact and still equally magical. Outstandingly beautiful and elegant are the facades of Palazzo Spini Feroni - which houses the prestigious offices of the famous fashion maison, Salvatore Ferragamo - and of the historic palazzo where the property is located. The Tower of Palazzo Vecchio, 94 metres high, delicately stands above the other buildings and completes the characteristic view. L’immagine d’epoca mostra le condizioni in cui versava il Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli subito dopo l’alluvione del 1966, con i detriti trasportati dalle acque ormai calme del fiume. Lo scatto è ripreso da Ponte Santa Trinita sul versante opposto rispetto l’immobile, del quale si vede la facciata com’era più di quarant’anni fa, storica spettatrice degli eventi che hanno segnato nei secoli la culla della cultura italiana. This picture from the past shows the state that Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli was in, just after the 1966 flood, with the debris pulled along by the now calm water of the river. The photo was shot from Ponte Santa Trinita on the side opposite that of the property, of which one can see the facade the way it looked more than forty years ago, a historic spectator of the events that over the centuries marked the cradle of Italian culture. Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli Un’altra immagine del Lungarno subito dopo l’alluvione, con Ponte Vecchio sullo sfondo; alcune persone sono al lavoro per cancellare le tracce del disastro e restituire il Lungarno al suo antico splendore. La fotografia mostra il punto esatto in cui si affaccia l’immobile, le cui mura custodiscono gelosamente un sapore d’altri tempi, unico e magico, che sopravvive immutato al passare degli anni come un tesoro di valore inestimabile. Another view of the Lungarno just after the flood, with Ponte Vecchio in the background; some people are at work trying to erase the traces of the disaster and bring the Lungarno back to its ancient splendour. The photo shows the exact point where the property is, its walls jealously housing the taste of another age, unique and magical, which has been surviving unchanged over the years, like a treasure of incalculable value. Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli e Ponte Santa Trinita Un’affascinante fotografia che racchiude in sé tutta la magia del Lungarno e la bellezza di Ponte Santa Trinita sulle acque calme del fiume. L’immobile si trova sulla destra: il panorama, dunque, è lo stesso che è possibile ammirare dal suo interno. This fascinating photo shows all the magic of the Lungarno and the beauty of Ponte Santa Trinita above the calm water of the river. The property lies on the right: the view, therefore, is the same as the one which one can enjoy from inside. Piazza della Signoria, David di Michelangelo Pochi passi separano il Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli da Piazza della Signoria; lì, nel cuore di Firenze, domina il David di Michelangelo, capolavoro della scultura mondiale, emblema dell’arte e della cultura rinascimentale. Il tempo scorre inesorabile ma nulla è andato perso della simbologia originaria: David, che armato solo di una fionda e della propria fede prevale sul forte ma malvagio Golia, rappresenta Firenze, potente e vittoriosa sui nemici, sede di un governo giusto garante della libertà e del bene comune. It’s just a short walk from Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli to Piazza della Signoria; there, the heart of Florence is dominated by Michelangelo’s David, masterpiece of world sculpture, the emblem of Renaissance art and culture. Time passes inexorably, yet nothing has been lost of the original symbolism: David, armed only with a sling and his faith, prevailing over the strong but evil Goliath, represents Florence, powerful and victorious over its enemies, the seat of a just government which ensures freedom and the common good. Firenze, panorama notturno Firenze in tutta la sua bellezza: la città illuminata dal bagliore delle luci notturne, la Cupola del Brunelleschi, il Campanile di Giotto e la Torre di Palazzo Vecchio che dominano tutto ciò che li circonda. Fascino senza tempo. Florence at its most beautiful: the city lit up by shining night lights, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Tower of Palazzo Vecchio dominating everything around. Timeless charm. Lungarno Soderni Via Martiri del Popolo Via del Purgatorio Via dell'Ulivo . d. Inferno ia dei Calzaioli Via Dante V Alighieri Via de' Pandolfini V Via del Parione ia dei Cerchi V ia de' Sassetti .d. 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Malenchini ia ia dei Sardi Mentana V ellutini Tintori Ardiglione Armando Diaz ia Maggio .d.Ramaglianti ia V ia delle Casine V V ia del Presto di S.Martino V Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 20V L’appartamento è situato nel centro storico di Firenze, in uno dei quartieri The flat is located in the historic heart of Florence, in one of its most elegant più eleganti: affacciato sul prestigioso Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, incorniciato quarters: overlooking the prestigious Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, framed by the dall’Arno, da Ponte Santa Trinita e Ponte Vecchio, il panorama che si ammira Arno, by Ponte Santa Trinita and Ponte Vecchio, the view from the rooms and dalle stanze e dalla terrazza è davvero mozzafiato. terrace is truly breathtaking. La posizione è ottimale per godere delle meraviglie che rendono Firenze un gioiello The position is excellent for enjoying the marvels which make Florence a jewel imperdibile della cultura mondiale: tutti i monumenti e i luoghi più importanti not to be missed of world culture: every monument and the most important places della città si trovano a pochi metri e sono raggiungibili a piedi, passeggiando nel of the city are a few metres away and can easily be reached on foot, walking in cuore della città. the heart of the city. Pochi passi per arrivare in Via Tornabuoni, la via per eccellenza dello shopping A short walk to get to Via Tornabuoni, the main thoroughfare of Florentine fiorentino, dove si concentrano tutte le più importanti griffe di moda. Dalla parte shopping, where all the most important fashion brands concentrate. On the other opposta, bastano un paio di minuti per raggiungere Ponte Vecchio, i capolavori side, it takes just a few minutes to reach Ponte Vecchio, the artistic masterpieces d’arte custoditi nella Galleria degli Uffizi e Piazza della Signoria. Da lì, le strade housed in the Uffizi Gallery and Piazza della Signoria. From there, the streets of del centro storico e l’atmosfera unica che le caratterizza accompagnano fino the old town and their unique atmosphere accompany you to Piazza del Duomo, in Piazza del Duomo, con la famosa Cupola del Brunelleschi e il Campanile di with the famous Dome of Brunelleschi and the Bell Tower of Giotto. Giotto. Un mondo di storia, cultura ed eleganza a portata di mano. A world of history, culture and elegance at the tip of your fingers. Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 20 L’immobile è di ca. 300 mq di superficie commerciale; occupa l’intero primo piano di un palazzo storico fiorentino di grande prestigio.
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