The Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Sta. Maria Novella is one of the oldest pharmacies in the world,
and the only monastery pharmacy in Florence still preserving its original appearance.
It dates from 1612 though it was originally established by the Dominicans of Sta. Maria Novella church in 1221.
It is "the place" to buy beautiful products for body, bath and home.
Just to go inside for the wonderful smell of the herbs produced there is a experience not to be forgotten.