10/17/2008: Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy
This Delightful Pharmacy leaves visitors inhaling for more....
This pharmacy has a deep history which begins with a group of Dominican Friars who began cultivating herbs upon their arrival in Florence in 1221. It wasn't until several hundreds of years later that Fernando di Medici agreed that the friars should open up a store in 1612. Since then this pharmacy has become famous worldwide for their herbal remedies, potions, and lotions. Many of the product formulas are the same--and the packaging is reminiscent of this ancient era. And the interior is just as exquisite as the products!
This pharmacy has a deep history which begins with a group of Dominican Friars who began cultivating herbs upon their arrival in Florence in 1221. It wasn't until several hundreds of years later that Fernando di Medici agreed that the friars should open up a store in 1612. Since then this pharmacy has become famous worldwide for their herbal remedies, potions, and lotions. Many of the product formulas are the same--and the packaging is reminiscent of this ancient era. And the interior is just as exquisite as the products!
Products not to be missed:
- Almond Hand Cream (Called "almond paste")
- Pomegranate Bath Soap
- Orange Blossom Water
- Cleansing Milk
The Address: Via della Scala 16 - Firenze - Italy
It is adjacent to the Santa Maria Novella Church
