The Hotel Villa Liana is situated in an antique villa dating from the 19th century, that used to house the British consulate in the years when Florence was the capitol of Italy. The hotel is placed in a tranquil street in the centre of Florence, 10 minutes walk from the Dome and 15 minutes from Fortezza da Basso, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. From here, various routes take you to the most elegant areas of Florence. Nearby, you will find the romantic gardens so beloved by the English and Americans. The Botanic Gardens, founded in 1545, are completed by full-grown trees and vegetable spices in the flowerbeds, in this garden known as "Il Giardino dei Simplici". The Monastery of Saint Marco collects the most important works of Beato Angelico. Close by are also the Piazza SS. Annunziata, the famous renaissance square, The archaeological museum, the Hebrew synagogue and the Hebrew cemetery. The hotel encloses a nice English style garden, where guests can relax whilst reading a book or drinking tea.