Set in one of Florence’s most exclusive streets ‘Via Tornabuoni’ you will find a truly enchanting historical mansion. A striking medieval tower dating from 13th century, Antica Torre Tornabuoni is one of the Florence’s finest properties offering luxurious accommodation in the very centre of this remarkable city. The tower is set on Via Tornabuoni, one of Florence’s most prestigious shopping streets famed for its luxurious boutiques such as Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Ermenegildo Zegna, Tiffany, Montblanc, Giorgio Armani and Dior. Just steps away from the famous Santa Trinita bridge, Antica Torre Tornabuoni is perfectly placed for those guests wishing to immerse themselves in the rich and vibrant Florentine culture. Its location is unsurpassable and allows visitors the unique opportunity to discover the true essence of modern luxury in the very heart of Florence.
YOUR TOWER IN FLORENCE
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LUXURY SUITES WITH ART
The Rooms and Suites are a beautiful blend of original architecture, classic art, and contemporary style. The atmosphere is one of pure, timeless luxury thanks to the historic interiors beautifully orchestrated by designers, Antica Torre Tornabuoni captures that elusive mix of old school glamour and contemporary chic.
MUCH MORE THAN A BOUTIQUE HOTEL IN FLORENCE
The tower-house called “Antica Torre Tornabuoni ” was built in the mid-thirteenth century by the Guelf Ruggerini family and thanks to careful restoration which has safeguarded the building’s charm and architectural heritage, the evocative ambience of the Via Tornabuoni palace has regained life and warmth. Today Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1 is not a boutique hotel but a historic mansion where guests can relive an authentic moment of history, not as spectators but as protagonists.
OUR TERRACES: THE BEST VIEW OF FLORENCE
Only our guests can access the terraces and enjoy an unique view of Florence. The dome of Santa Maria del Fiore, the hills of Fiesole and Settignano, the Arno River, the Santa Trinita Bridge and Via Maggio, the church of San Miniato a Monte, Forte Belvedere designed by Buontalenti, the hill of Bellosguardo, Palazzo Vecchio, the bell tower of Santa Trinita: wherever you turn, Florence will show you all its splendor.
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It’s two minutes from the centre…and amazing views over the Arno
The Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni on the Via Tornabuoni shopping street, has a roof terrace with 360-degree views.
The receptionist at Antica Torre Tornabuoni suggested a drink on the roof terrace. So we took the lift to the top of this 13th Century stone tower and… wow! There’s not one heart-stopping view but two. On one side the city skyline dominated by the Duomo, on the other the river Arno.
Il vero lusso abita qui. Camere in stile rinascimentale con vista incantevole su Firenze, sull’Arno e Ponte Vecchio
Una residenza piena di charme, con un indirizzo prestigioso, Via Tornabuoni 1, e delle terrazze “mozzafiato” da cui si gode una vista indimenticabile della città a tutto tondo
Antica Torre Tornabuoni is a carefully restored tower house that was built in the mid-12th century and frequented by aristocrats and writers. With attentive staff and the highest quality furnishings, they recommend you book now to find luxury, peace and beauty in traditional Italian style.
A gorgeous, luxury accommodation in arguably the best location in Florence, right on Via Tornabuoni by the Arno, with views across the river from the suites and views of the skyline from the spacious, rooftop terrace and restaurant.
Away from the bustle of narrow streets is the Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1. This historic mansion, which hosted aristocratic guests in the early 20th century, reopened in 2001 following careful restoration and has a professionalism born of experience.
Antica Torre Tornabuoni non è un Boutique Hotel ma una Torre Medievale unica,
una splendida miscela di architettura originale e stile contemporaneo in un’atmosfera di lusso senza tempo.
Located on the city’s smartest street on Via Tornabuoni, it’s a medieval tower with a stunning rooftop view of the Duomo and the wider city.
Ubicado en una de las calles más exclusivas de Florencia, Via Tornabuoni, es una mansión histórica verdaderamente encantadora.
En su fachada, destaca una torre medieval que data del siglo XIII.
Ubicada en un dels carrers més exclusius de Florència, Via Tornabuoni, és una mansió històrica veritablement encantadora. A la façana, destaca una torre medieval que data del segle XIII. L’Antica Torre Tornabuoni és una de les propietats més luxoses de Florència.
Ubicado en una de las calles más exclusivas de Florencia, ‘Via Tornabuoni’, es una mansión histórica verdaderamente encantadora. En su fachada, destaca una torre medieval que data del siglo XIII. La Antica Torre Tornabuoni es una de las propiedades más lujosas de Florencia.
Maison aristocratique rénovée du XIII° siècle, juste de l’autre côté du pont Santa Trinita, offrant des logements haut de gamme alliant élégance et confort. L’atmosphère, l’hospitalité chaleureuse, tout y est absolument sublime.
Maison rénovée du XIIIe siècle offrant des logements haut de gamme et terrasse sur le toit avec bar, qui allie élégance et confort. L’accueil, le lieu, l’atmosphère, tout y est absolument sublime. Il garantit un voyage au cœur du voyage.
The Antica Torre has some of the most exceptional views of the city where you can take advantage of the two private, guests-only rooftop terraces and take in the stunning cityscape of the Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore, the hills of Fiesole, the Arno River, Palazzo Vecchio and more. The panoramic rooftop bar is an ideal place to relax and catch a Florentine sunset over the city while sipping the hotel’s signature Sunset cocktail, created by an in-house mixologist.
Rooms are spacious and the extensive roof terraces of this former palace offer a peaceful escape from the bustle below and panoramic views of the city as it spreads into the hills
Boutiquehotels: Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1“: ein historischer Palazzo, direkt an der eleganten Shoppingmeile gelegen.
L’Antica Torre di Via de Tornabuoni è una antica residenza d’epoca in grado di offrire la più raffinata e riservata accoglienza a pochi e fortunati ospiti
🏛️ Have you ever heard about Villa Fabbricotti?
It is one of the city’s most elegant 19th-century residences, just beside Florence’s Piazza Libertà.
Built in the mid-1800s for Baron Bettino Ricasoli, the villa later became the property of English nobleman Sir John Temple-Leader before being acquired by the Fabbricotti family.
Surrounded by a vast park with centuries-old trees, it remains a quiet oasis where Florentine history and nature intertwine. 🌳✨
⚜️ Come to Florence, stay in Tower! ⚜️
📍 Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni n.1
📞 +39 055.2658161/69 – www.tornabuoni1.com
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Sep 17
Looking up at Giotto’s Campanile, part of Florence’s Duomo complex 🏛️✨
Begun in 1334 by Giotto di Bondone and completed in 1359, the bell tower rises 84.7 meters high, clad in white, green, and red marble to match the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
What many don’t know is that, despite being called a campanile, Giotto’s tower was never designed to hold the cathedral’s heaviest bells — its structure was considered too delicate for the vibrations.
Instead, it became a masterpiece of Gothic decoration, with reliefs and sculptures narrating the story of humankind, from Creation to the arts and sciences.
⚜️ Come to Florence, stay in Tower! ⚜️
📍 Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni n.1
📞 +39 055.2658161/69 – www.tornabuoni1.com
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Sep 16
This narrow street, embraced on one side by the arches of the Vasari Corridor and on the other by Renaissance palaces, leads directly to the heart of Florentine culture: the Uffizi Gallery.
Built in 1565 to connect Palazzo Vecchio with Palazzo Pitti, the corridor still watches silently over those who walk beneath it, a reminder of the Medici’s vision and power. 🏛️✨
⚜️ Come to Florence, stay in Tower! ⚜️
📍 Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni n.1
📞 +39 055.2658161/69 – www.tornabuoni1.com
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Sep 15
Welcome to Antica Torre Tornabuoni’s Winter Garden!
Right in the heart of Florence, this hidden oasis is refreshing during the summer heat, warm and cozy in winter, and perfectly sheltered when it rains.
A timeless space where comfort meets beauty – with an amazing view 😉, no matter the weather outside. 🌸☀️🍂❄️🌧️
⚜️ Come to Florence, stay in Tower! ⚜️
📍 Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni n.1
📞 +39 055.2658161/69 – www.tornabuoni1.com
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Sep 14
In every corner of the city, you’ll find artists capturing its timeless beauty with watercolors and brushes.
They’re painters that keep alive a tradition that turns daily life into art. 🖌️✨
⚜️ Come to Florence, stay in Tower! ⚜️
📍 Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni n.1
📞 +39 055.2658161/69 – www.tornabuoni1.com
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Sep 13
✨ A new perspective on Florence’s open-air gallery ✨
From this angle, the Loggia dei Lanzi reveals its layered beauty: the delicate silhouette of a cherub in the foreground, with Cellini’s powerful Perseus with the Head of Medusa standing proudly behind.
An eternal dialogue between strength and grace, all under the Florentine sky. 🏛️✨
⚜️ Come to Florence, stay in Tower! ⚜️
📍 Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni n.1
📞 +39 055.2658161/69 – www.tornabuoni1.com
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Sep 12
✨ On September 10, 1854, the curtain first rose at what we now know as Teatro Verdi. Back then, it was called Teatro Pagliano, named after Girolamo Pagliano — a pharmacist, former baritone, and visionary who dreamed of giving Florence a true people’s theater. 🎭
Born on the grounds of the old Carcere delle Stinche, its very first night opened with Verdi’s Il Viscardello (the early version of Rigoletto), enchanting the city with affordable tickets that welcomed everyone, not just the elite. 💫
From the great melodramas of the 19th century to patriotic gatherings, from operettas to international stars of the ’60s, from rock and jazz icons to contemporary theater — the Verdi has seen it all.
Today, as the home of the Orchestra della Toscana, it remains the beating heart of Florence’s cultural life. ❤️🎶
🌟 For 168 years, Teatro Verdi has been more than just a stage: it’s a story of art, music, and people, still echoing in the soul of the city.
⚜️ Come to Florence, stay in Tower! ⚜️
📍 Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni n. 1
📞 +39 055.2658161/69 | 🌐 www.tornabuoni1.com
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Sep 10
Details of the Tower Suite. Spectacular views, comfort, and elegance to welcome our guests for an unforgettable stay. ✨
⚜️ Come to Florence, stay in Tower! ⚜️
📍 Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni n. 1
📞 +39 055.2658161/69 | 🌐 www.tornabuoni1.com
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Sep 9
✨ At the Uffizi, the secret is to look up! ✨
On the second floor, the ceilings explode with surreal visions: insects, fantastic creatures, floral labyrinths and allegories straight out of a dream.
These are the Grotesques, a Renaissance craze born from the mysterious underground halls of Nero’s Domus Aurea. Step after step, the corridor becomes a journey into fantasy. 🌿🐉
⚜️ Come to Florence, stay in Tower! ⚜️
📍 Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni n. 1
📞 +39 055.2658161/69 | 🌐 www.tornabuoni1.com
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Sep 8
At sunset, Piazza della Signoria turns into pure magic ✨
The Fountain of Neptune, sculpted by Bartolomeo Ammannati in the 16th century, stands proudly in the heart of Florence, a masterpiece that has watched over the city for centuries. 🌅💫
⚜️ Come to Florence, stay in Tower! ⚜️
Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni n. 1 - via Tornabuoni 1, 50122 Firenze
Tel +39 055.2658161/69 fax +39 055.2188410 - www.tornabuoni1.com
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