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Museo dell'Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

Florence, Italy

Museo dell'Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, Florence
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Founded by Dominicans in 1221, it is one of the oldest pharmacies in the world, combining a museum with the production of perfumes and cosmetics.

Museo dell'Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella is a museum and pharmacy founded by Dominicans in 1221, making it one of the oldest pharmacies in the world. It is located in the historic interiors of the former Santa Maria Novella monastery in Florence. It showcases old tools, recipes, ceramics, and pharmaceutical equipment. It offers perfumes, soaps, herbal preparations, and cosmetics produced according to traditional methods.

How long does it take to visit Museo dell'Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella?

Plan about 1 h.

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