Löwen-Apotheke, Historical pharmacy in Old Town Lübeck, Germany.
The Löwen-Apotheke occupies a Romanesque stone building constructed around 1230 in Lübeck's medieval old town. The structure displays typical Romanesque features with thick walls and sits near the city's central market square.
The pharmacy was founded in 1812 and took its place in a building already nearly 600 years old. The location gained note later when Duchess Elisabeth of Pomerania visited the building in 1375.
The building sits in the heart of Lübeck's medieval old town and shows how pharmacies have been part of city life for centuries. Visitors can see today the traditional craftsmanship in the shelves and fixtures that tell of a long apothecary tradition.
The shop sits in the pedestrian old town, making it easy to reach on foot. Entry happens directly from the street, and the narrow lane offers little parking, but its proximity to the market square makes it simple to visit while walking around.
In the attached production area, over 60 plant-based formulations are made using traditional apothecary techniques. These recipes have been refined over generations and employ methods that came about centuries ago.
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