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Special Places in Italy
Grand Hotel Villa Cora, 5*, Florence
The Villa Cora, as it is called today, was originally Villa Oppenheim, built by Baron Oppenheim in honour of his beautiful wife during the period when Florence was the Capital of Italy (1865/1870). This elegant hotel is set in a beautifully restored nineteenth century neo-classic villa, with a beautiful facade and architectural design.
This fascinating residence in pure Neoclassic style was the object of admiration for the grandeur and richness of its eclectic-style interior decoration. Villa Cora was then chosen as a residence by the ex-Emperess Eugenia, widow of Napoleon III. Other important people lived at Villa Cora, for example the very rich Baroness Von Meek with whom Pietr Ilich Ciaikowsky corresponded for many years and who were bound by a sentimental relationship originating from their common passion for music. The great Russian composer also moved to Florence and went to live very near to the Baroness Von Meek.
The Villa is situated on the Viale dei Colli in the part named after Machiavelli; a foreign writer defined it thus: the most beautiful villa in Florence on the most beautiful street in the world. The furnishings have mostly been specially made following original drawings, but many are authentic period and antique pieces both can be found in the halls and in the apartments. Every apartment has at least one antique piece and often more than one. All rooms, of course, have all up-to-date modern comforts.
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