Convitto Ecclesiastico della Calza , situated at Porta Romana within walking distance from the city center. A location that is unique for its fascination, atmosphere, art and history, the ancient 14th-century Hospital dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, the Hotel Convitto della Calza is today, one of the most charming destinations among Florence hotels. The Gesuati friars who lived here beginning 1529 wore a strip of cloth on their left shoulder similar to a stocking (calza), which is the origin of the hospitality structure's name. The venue has a wide Renaissance - cloister, 7 meeting rooms with capacity from 20 to 400 seats, banqueting spaces, 40 hotel rooms and frescoed meeting rooms such as the famous Franciabigio' Last Supper . All conference rooms are equipped with modernest technical services. The internal catering service offers the typical Tuscan food. The meeting Center is reachable from SM Novella railway station by bus nr 36 37 11, from A1 exit Impruneta and from Airport Vespucci. The shopping and Florentine Artkrafts areas are in the Oltrarno quarter, a few steps from the venue.