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Sightseeing in Florence

Sightseeing in Florence (Italy). What you have to visit at your stay in Florence.

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Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

The Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella is a must see when you are in Firenze. This old Pharmacy first named in documents in 1381 selling rosewater. The monks grew medicinal plants (the simple, hence the name of the garden of Simples) in an adjoining orchard, distilled herbs and flowers, prepared essences, elixirs, ointments, balms. During the plague it gained european wide publicity in 1667 because of their products. The current perfume goes back to 1612. Renowned all over Europe, it received by Grand Duke Ferdinand II de 'Medici' title of His Royal Highness in 1659. In the eighteenth century its products were exported to India and China. Today it is considered as one of the oldest businesses in Europe, operating for nearly 4 centuries. Inappropriately called "medications" for decades they are not longer dealing drugs, the second is, as advertised, the only pharmacy SS. Annunziata, active since 1561 also in the center of Florence. For more info:www.smnovella.it

Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower

Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

The Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is a church and a landmark of the city of Florence. Based on their internal dimensions, it is the third largest church in the world. A special feature of the cathedral is the great dome as a roof. Opposite is the baptistery, whose east side with the so-called "gates of paradise" - is the main attraction of this baptistery - a gilded gate with ten scenes from the Old Testament.