By train: From Santa Maria Novella train station turn right in via Degli Orti Oricellari.Then go on for via Curtatone and once in Corso Italia turn right again. After about 200 meters you will find Residenza il Maggio. By car: Exit at Firenze Nord. Follow the directions for the Centre/Parco delle Cascine. When in Porta al Prato take for lungarno Vespucci.From there, take the first on your right and the first on your left to be in Corso Italia. By plane: Fromm the airport take both a taxi and the bus shuttle to Santa Maria Novella train station.