Founded around 1880, the pharmacy occupies the ground floor of a building on the corner between Via della Chiesa and Via de’ Serragli. The original furnishings have been preserved in accordance with [...]
In 1561, the apothecary Domenico di Vincenzo Brunetti, a member of the Physicians and Pharmacists Guild, moved his shop to these premises, which had previously housed another “spezieria”, managed by [...]
Founded in the 14th century, it is one of the oldest pharmacies in the world and, as you can read on the plaque inside the shop, “the apothecary Matteo Palmieri - historian, moralist and poet, an [...]
This pharmacy - whose foundation dates back to 1752 - owes its name to the wild boar statue “Fontana del Porcellino”, which once stood at the entrance of the shop, and now is located on one side of [...]
The Molteni pharmacy, whose existence was well documented since the late 13th century, is still situated in its historic building, between Via Calzaioli and Via Porta Rossa, at the corner formerly [...]
The pharmacy is located on the corner between Via dei Ginori and Via Guelfa, formerly known as " Canto alle Macine", in the same area where Boccaccio set his tale about naive Calandrino. An [...]
Since February 1953 , the Farmacia della Stazione is located in Via Panzani; entra nce is through two shop windows framed by round arches. Its original furnishings , dating back to the '50s, feature a [...]
The German pharmacist Müstermann , who introduced for the first time homeopathy to Florence, founded this pharmacy in 1897 . It was a successful business, this is why, in 1908, the pharmacy moved to [...]
The ancient pharmacies are among the historic shops, which the Municipality of Florence protects and supports. These unique places have undoubtedly kept their charm intact over the years , as they are [...]
The Ring of the Renaissance (in Italian Anello del Rinascimento) is an amazing route to be taken on foot or by bicycle, a unique historical-artistic itinerary designed to unite the treasures of [...]
Florence historic gardens are located in the city centre, but they stretch towards the hills overlooking the river and the city, especially on the left bank of the Arno River. Here we suggest you an [...]
Every year, on May 23rd, a celebration in memory of Fra' Girolamo Savonarola is held in Piazza Signoria. On the same day in 1498, the famous Dominican friar was hanged and burned, along with two other [...]
To celebrate Epiphany, on January 6th, the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore organizes a historical re-enactment called “ Cavalcata dei Magi” (literally “The Ride of the Three Kings”). This glorious [...]
The festa della Rificolona is celebrated only once a year, but it’s loved by Florentine people and tourists of all ages for its magical atmosphere. The highlight of this festival takes place on the [...]
The Calcio Storico (historic football) has very ancient origins and is known as well as Calcio in costume (football played in costume) due to the 16th century costumes the players still wear for the [...]
The "Bursting of the cart" has its origins in the first Crusade (1099), whose objective was taking away the Jerusalem Holy Sepulchre from the rule of infidels. According to local tradition, commander [...]
February 18th is the death anniversary of Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici, the last heir of her family, who bequeathed the Medici’s extraordinary art collections to the city of Florence. The princess - [...]
The park of the former Royal Stables is also known as the Porta Romana garden. Located in the Oltrarno, it is the continuation of the Boboli Gardens. The two parks are separated by the old city walls [...]
In the ancient halls of the former Murate prison, new business ideas come nowadays to life. Here thrives a new community, united by love for innovation, by trust in the future and by a sense of [...]
