Caterina, the apartment with terrace on the second floor. Comprised od two big rooms with matrimonial large beds and two private bathrooms. Kitchen, living room, a terrace that looks upon the countryside, perfect for an outside lunch or relax. Caterina was the wife of Enrico II and for this queen of France. An obscure legend persecuted her and the prejudice around was that she was austere, cruel and power seeking. Historians today celebrate the grand political and regal personality that she was. The space Dame di Toscana, a residence of five elegant apartments, is situated right next to the old gates of the medieval town of Lastra a Signa, in the province of Florence. The residence is new, renovated, modern. Each apartment, despite having in common the sophisticated interior design, has its own style that is inspired by the five women of the famous and historical Medici family and for this wants to remember them. In each dedicated and respective space there is a painting of them. The used materials are all ecological: oak, ash and marble. Thus in the intent to create a simple and welcoming space, but also an elegant one. The residence has different communal areas such as: a living space at the ground floor, the aromatic garden and the pensile terrace at the top floor, with a jacuzzi and folding chairs. For the latter its highly recommended a request at the time of the booking, because it also requires an additional charge. The view from the terrace and from all the apartment windows is just breathtaking. Even though the location is extremely comfortable, because just located outside the town and at only 10 km from Florence, it’s still immersed in the typical Tuscan countryside, that is in the midst of hills, olive groves and cypresses. The apartments are equipped with all comforts: air conditioning, safe, satellite TV, private parking lot, WiFi, kitchen and living room. It’s also available a private laundry room with washing machine, drying machine, iron and iron board. The station of Lastra a Signa is only a 5 minute walk and offers daily connections to Siena, Pisa, Viareggio. Florence is reachable by car in only 20 minutes. Other things to note Please note that the municipality of Lastra a Signa has introduced a tourist tax which is not included in the cost of the reservation. The cost is 2 euros per person for the first 4 days. Persons under 14 are excluded. Registration Details IT048024B4YG55LOF7