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Historic Franciscan pharmacy heritage in Old City featuring famous "Balm of Jerusalem" pharmaceutical tradition.

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Museum opening planned for 2025-2026. Located in Old City monastery. Part of Terra Sancta Museum complex.

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Terra Sancta Museum - Ancient Franciscan Pharmacy

Old City Jerusalem location

Historic "Balm of Jerusalem" heritage

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Historic Pharmacy~1600

Operated Until1913

Museum Opening2025-2026

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Historic 17th-century Franciscan pharmacy

Famous for "Balm of Jerusalem" invented by Father Antonio Menzani da Cuna

Operated until 1913, hundreds of apothecary vases preserved

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Terra Sancta Museum - Historical Section (Ancient Franciscan Pharmacy)

Historic Pharmacy

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Historic 17th-century Franciscan pharmacy that operated until 1913, now being recreated as part of the Terra Sancta Museum. Famous for the "Balm of Jerusalem" invented by Father Antonio Menzani da Cuna. The Historical section with the pharmacy recreation is planned to open in 2025-2026.

Historical section opening planned for 2025-2026

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