Hidden places in Florence: the ancient Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella

Founded by Dominican friars in 1221, the pharmacy used medicinal herbs grown in the monastic gardens to make madications, balms and pomades for the monk infirmary. In 1600 it was open to the public and during the 18TH century it became famous in the Indies and in China.Today the Pharmacy still uses the traditional preparation [...]

By |2019-09-01T16:17:29+02:00September 1st, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Hidden places in Florence: the ancient Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella

The Florentine Wine Windows (le buchette del vino a Firenze)

In Florence some  palaces which belonged to rich families, still have these wine windows, which are unique to Florentine architecture. They date back to the 17th century, when they were used for sale of wine directly on the street. Wealthy families also used to leave a glass of red wine and some food for poor [...]

By |2019-07-10T17:54:42+02:00July 10th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Florentine Wine Windows (le buchette del vino a Firenze)
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