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Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella

Via Delle Scala 16, Florence, Italy
39 55 216 276
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Ranked #40 of 182 attractions in Florence
Type: Specialty Shops, Historic Sites, Shops, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping
Owner description: Started in the 16th century by Dominican friars, this is more like a museum than a perfume shop since it stocks an awesome range of perfumes, herbal... more » Owner description: Started in the 16th century by Dominican friars, this is more like a museum than a perfume shop since it stocks an awesome range of perfumes, herbal elixirs and soaps based on, of all things, vinegar. « less
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Niteroi, RJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Ancient pharmacy with candles, soaps and perfumes incredible addition to beautiful decoration. It's like going back in time.

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Placida, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

A unique spot tucked away but worth searching for. Wonderful soaps, lovely architecture! We visited with family and everyone found something unique to bring home. A bit hard to find....this was my fourth trip to Florence and the first time I even heard about the Pharmacy.

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Baltimore, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013

This is a great place to find gifts. Scented wax tablets, bars of soaps in incredible floral scents, and it is ALL made in the factory in the outskirts of Florence. The monastery is beautiful and there are plenty of people to wait on you. The ultimate heatlth/beauty store. The "relax" cream is marvelous as is the "Gel Riposagambe" which... More

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Thousand Oaks, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

I got to say, this product is still stuck on my mind. Wish that it was not as expensive as it is in the states...I may just have to suck it up an hid the bill from my husband. I love this product and nothing since using it have I liked as well as far as the actual skincare results,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

As soon as you enter the door your senses are awakened with the most amazing scents and the wonderful architecture. Although called a pharmacy, this is not the place to go to get a prescription filled. They sell perfumes, lotions, hair and beauty products, teas and chocolates. Some of the recipes are hundreds of years old, and use traditional ingredients.... More

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See 4 more reviews by Lindel B for Florence
Madrid
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Convenient location in the corner of the Santa Maria Novella Square. Friendly service and extensive range of ítems.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

if you're interested on parfume and cosmetics at Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella you'll probably find yours place. Lot of products made from traditional recipes. Also the building worth a visit. Unfortunately prices are quite expensive but the quality of products is good.

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Newton, Massachusetts
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Sad...i am a product addict and wanted to unload a few hundred euros here but the sales people drove me right out the door. Guess i will stick with fresh products of boston equally good in quality and awesome service.

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Giurgiu, Giurgiu, Romania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

It was hard for me to find it, it has no indicators from Santa Maria Novella. The Pharmacy is inside an old nice building, the products are all natural and special.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

Magnificent frescoes line the walls and ceilings. It is quite grand. Not like any other pharmacy that you've ever seen before! The products are wonderful. I always stock up when I visit Firenze.

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