Museo dell’officina profumo - farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
Museo dell’officina profumo - farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, Historical perfumery museum in Santa Maria Novella district, Florence, Italy
Description
The Museo dell'officina profumo-farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella displays machinery, bottles, and handwritten formulas that show how perfumes and medicines were made over the centuries. The rooms occupy the original laboratories where these products were actually created and processed.
History
Dominican friars founded this workshop in the 13th century and began turning herbs into remedies and fragrances for their community. Over time, the reputation of these products spread throughout Europe, especially among nobility and wealthy merchants.
Culture
This place honors the craft of perfume-making and pharmacy that became deeply rooted in Florence over centuries. You can see how these two professions were once closely linked and shaped the city's reputation.
Practical
The building sits in the old city center and is easy to reach on foot from the main square. It helps to arrive in the morning, since the rooms are compact and can get crowded as the day goes on.
Did you know?
One special room preserves the actual formula for a rose water essence that was created in the 16th century for a famous Florentine family. This recipe is still used today to produce fragrances using ancient techniques.
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