Today we celebrate love. Saint Valentine was a Roman priest and martyr who was stoned, clubbed and beheaded on February 14 after being caught marrying Christian couples in love. Aiding Christians was an offense punishable by death during the reign of Claudius II.

Today, on February 14 all around the world, we take time to recognize those we love around us with symbols such as hearts, roses and Valentine cards. Florence, a city with inherent beauty and love, is a wonderful place to be during Valentine's Day. Shop windows are filled with hearts and red and pink displays, restaurants have special menus catering to parties of two, and flower delivery men are pedaling their way throughout the streets dragging carts of single roses and full bouquets.

If you're reading this and still haven't gotten that gift for your special someone, you still have time to plan a special getaway to Firenze! We have the most romantic apartments in Florence for your stay. Buon San Valentino a tutti!